Apple warned hundreds of users of mercenary spyware attacks
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Apple warns users of credible, targeted attacks and urges immediate verification, stronger protections, and expert assistance.
Apple has sent a new round of threat notifications to users it believes may have been singled out by mercenary spyware . The company told TechCrunch the latest alerts reached people in 110 countries, adding to notifications it has already issued in more than 150 countries since the programme began in 2021.
“Apple threat notifications are designed to inform and assist users who may have been individually targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, likely because of who they are or what they do. Such attacks are vastly more sophisticated than regular cybercriminal activity, as mercenary spyware attackers apply exceptional resources to target a very small number of specific individuals and their devices.” reads the alert.