Sunbird

Sunbird, a malware that masquerades as an error-logging service, was used in an attempt to bring iMessage to Android devices. The method involved using Mac relays to trick Apple systems, with Sunbird and another platform, Nothing Chats, running on the same service. An Android smartphone manufacturer, Nothing, collaborated with Sunbird for this purpose. However, previous attempts to intercept iMessage by Beeper and similar apps, including Sunbird, were problematic from a security perspective, as they simply routed iMessage traffic through a Mac Mini in a server rack, leaving messages vulnerable. Recently, both Nothing Chats and Sunbird have faced serious security issues, leading to their removal from the Google Play Store. These issues came to light weeks after Nothing's iMessage-on-Android app was shut down amid allegations that the service did not encrypt messages and media as advertised by Nothing and its partner, Sunbird. Researchers discovered that despite the platform's claims, Sunbird lacked encryption, exposing messages to interception while in transit, or to Sunbird employees when stored on the platform's servers. In response to these security concerns, Sunbird announced its decision to temporarily suspend its services. This decision was communicated to users via a push notification stating, "Dear Sunbird User. We have decided to pause Sunbird usage for now while we investigate security concerns. We will update you when we are ready to proceed." Sunbird Software also reported that 83% of enterprise data center operators have increased their rack densities over the past three years, suggesting a growing need for tools like DCIM platforms to manage infrastructure, prevent outages, and maintain uptime.