Apple Issues New Spyware Attack Warning To iPhone Users
How many countries received Apple's new spyware warning?
Apple sent out a new spyware warning to users in 98 countries. This is the second time the company has released an alert of this nature, with a similar warning being issued back in April to iPhone users in 92 countries. The warning states that users are being targeted by mercenary spyware attacks that aim to remotely compromise their iPhones4.
What did Apple's recent spyware alert specifically mention?
Apple's recent spyware alert specifically mentioned that users in 98 countries were being targeted by mercenary spyware attacks attempting to remotely compromise their iPhones. The alert did not disclose the attackers' identities or the countries where users received notifications.
What is the notorious example of spyware targeting iPhones?
The notorious example of spyware targeting iPhones is Pegasus, developed by Israeli firm NSO Group5. Pegasus is capable of accessing almost all personal data stored on an iPhone, including encrypted messages, audio, and video4. It is often used by governments and law enforcement agencies to spy on politicians, human rights activists, and journalists, and can be delivered via zero-click attacks, making it difficult to mitigate.