- Apple has issued threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries over the threat of mercenary spyware attacks.
- Numerous tech firms have sent out warnings about the growing activities of state-sponsored threat actors with multiple national elections around the corner.
Apple is issuing alerts to iPhone users worldwide about the threat of mercenary spyware attacks. The company sent email warnings to iPhone owners in 92 countries about these remotely enabled threats, which target people based on their position or occupation. The tech giant also updated its support page to provide details on threat notifications and mercenary spyware.
While most iPhone users are unlikely to be targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, those targeted could have their devices controlled remotely, enabling the theft of sensitive information. These attacks are usually carried out by nation-state-sponsored bad actors who seek to compromise individuals such as politicians, journalists, and activists. While these attacks are comparatively rare, Apple sends related notifications multiple times every year, covering iPhone users in over 150 countries.
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