Apple Alerts 110 Countries About Potential Mercenary Spyware Targeting

Apple has notified users in 110 countries about potential targeting by sophisticated mercenary spyware, which is challenging to attribute to specific actors. The notifications advise users to enhance security measures, including software updates and enabling protections like Lockdown Mode.

Apple on Thursday sent a fresh batch of notifications to customers whom it suspects may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks.

In a statement shared with TechCrunch, the iPhone maker said it alerted an unspecified number of users targeted in 110 countries and that it has notified customers in over 150 countries to date. Apple began sending threat notifications to users in late 2021.

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