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Apple recently notified a small number of iPhone customers in 92 countries that their phones may be under attack by mercenary spyware.

Recently, a small number of iPhone users in 92 countries received an unexpected notification from Apple. It was a stark warning that their devices might be under attack by mercenary spyware known for targeting specific individuals. Apple's warning: A call to vigilance The notification was clear and alarming: "Apple detected a targeted mercenary spyware attack

In threat notifications sent in the middle of the night on April 10, Apple told certain users that the attackers were 'likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do'. Why does Apple send out these alerts?

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.

Targeted attack does not affect the public at large.

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

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