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Apple sends fresh wave of mercenary spyware warnings worldwide
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has alerted users in 110 countries that they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, bringing the total number of affected countries over the past few years to more than 150.
- The notifications aim to provide information and recommend protective steps, such as enabling Lockdown Mode and seeking expert help from organizations like the Digital Security Helpline at Access Now.
- Apple has published a new support article explaining threat notifications, how they are delivered, and what users should do if they receive one.
- The company advises all users to follow security best practices, including updating software, using strong passwords and two-factor authentication, enabling stolen device protection, and avoiding unknown links or attachments.
- These measures are intended to protect users, most of whom Apple says will never be targeted by mercenary spyware.
