Threat intel detected an iOS iMessage zero-day exploit for sale in the Dark Web. It is a zero click exploit to take over control of the phone via iMessages. Its asking price is $2M. This would make sense for very high value individual targets, as more the zero-day is used, more likely it is caught in the wild by researchers.
This can infiltrate your iPhone without clicking any link. High-value targets are likely. Each use raises detection risk.
⚠️ Recommended action to guard against this iMessage exploit; disable iMessages ASAP until Apple patches this. Navigate to Settings -> Messages -> toggle iMessage off. Maintain this precaution until Apple issues a security patch. Your security is our priority.