importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-13T21:50:11Z
Apple's Push Notifications Warn Users of Potential Spyware Attacks
Apple is notifying users via push notifications about potential spyware attacks targeting their devices, urging immediate action to secure accounts. The alerts advise enabling Lockdown Mode and contacting support, highlighting the global scale of government-used surveillance technology abuses.
Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices.
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