Questions linger over probe into hacking of Jeff Bezos’ phone

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Cybersecurity experts say there are many questions still unanswered from an investigation commissioned by Jeff Bezos that concluded the billionaire’s phone was likely hacked after receiving a video file with malicious spyware from the WhatsApp account of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince.

Several cybersecurity experts say a closer look at the privately commissioned report did not reveal decisive evidence. For starters, the investigation does not say with certainty that his phone was hacked, much less how it was compromised or what kind of malware was used. A report on the investigation, which was managed by FTI Consulting, was recently made public.