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Apple recently notified users in 99 countries of potential mercenary spyware attacks
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has sent spyware attack notifications to users in 99 countries, warning them of potential mercenary spyware targeting, including German lawmakers and government officials.
- German authorities, including the Federal Office for Information Security, have issued urgent warnings advising recipients to assume their devices are compromised and are actively investigating the incident.
- The spyware attacks reportedly exploited a "zero-click" vulnerability, allowing hackers to compromise devices without user interaction, requiring only knowledge of the target's phone number.
- The identity of the attackers or sponsoring governments remains unknown, with targets including individuals outside Germany such as a Beirut-based filmmaker who had previously been targeted by Pegasus spyware.
- Apple advises recipients of such warnings to take them seriously and seek expert assistance, recommending protective measures like enabling Lockdown Mode.
