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Apple alerts iPhone users in 99 countries to mercenary spyware attacks

Apple sent threat notifications to users across 99 countries warning of sophisticated mercenary spyware targeting their devices.

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What to know

  • Apple sent threat notifications to iPhone users across 99 countries about mercenary spyware targeting their devices.
  • The spyware is described as sophisticated and designed for espionage purposes.
  • The geographic scope of the warning—99 countries—indicates a widespread global campaign.

“Apple Warns iPhone Users in 99 Countries of Sophisticated Mercenary Spyware Attacks”

CyberSecurityNews · Google News · Oct 30

Apple Technology company issuing threat notifications

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    Apple sends threat notifications to users in 99 countries

    Apple issued threat notifications to iPhone users across 99 countries warning them of sophisticated mercenary spyware attacks targeting their devices.

    1. 13 outlets Apple warns iPhone users in 99 countries of mercenary spyware

      first by Pasquale Pillitteri, 11d ago · also The 420.in, Techaeris, CyberScoop, CyberSecurityNews, Korben, The Record from Recorded Future News +6

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