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Apple sent a threat notification to some iPhone users informing them their device was “being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack.”

An Apple security alert received by users in 92 countries raises fresh fears over ongoing campaigns by users of mercenary spyware products

Such attacks are vastly more complex than regular cybercriminal activity and consumer malware, as mercenary spyware attackers apply exceptional resources to target a very small number of specific individuals and their devices.

Months after several Opposition leaders claimed that they received messages warning of "state-sponsored" hackers trying to access their iPhones, the tech giant is sending out a "mercenary spyware" alert to its users in 92 countries, including India.

Apple's updated spyware alert system now warns individual users of potential targeting by mercenary spyware attacks.

Apple has issued a new spyware warning, after it found iPhone users had been targeted in attacks. Heres what to do.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) issued a warning to iPhone users in 92 countries about potential spyware attacks that could compromise their devices. The notification email, which was sent to affected individuals, stated that they were the focus of a 'mercenary spyware attack' aimed at compromising their iPhone linked to their Apple ID.

Though rare and typically sent only to targeted individuals, mercenary spyware attacks being used across 92 countries are designed to remotely compromise an iPhone.

Apple warns iPhone users in 92 countries of sophisticated spyware attacks. Stay protected with Apple's threat notification measures.

This update is not as simple as it seems...