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Apple Flags Global Mercenary Spyware Targeting 110 Countries

Apple says it has issued threat notifications to users in 110 countries suspected of being targeted by mercenary spyware and has notified customers in over 150 countries to date. The alerts, which indicate high-confidence targeting, come with guidance to update software, protect devices with passcodes/biometrics, enable 2FA and Stolen Device Protection, install apps only from trusted sources, enable Lockdown Mode, and avoid unknown links or attachments. Apple notes it cannot disclose specific attackers or regions to avoid aiding attackers.

via The Hacker News|

#apple #cybersecurity #mercenary-spyware

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Apple expands mercenary spyware alerts to 110 countries

Apple has notified users in 110 countries that they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware; the company published a new threat-notifications article with guidance and recommended steps such as updating devices, using strong passwords and two-factor authentication, enabling Lockdown Mode, and seeking help from the Digital Security Helpline at Access Now. This wave adds to a multi-year total of alerts reaching more than 150 countries.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #lockdown-mode #mercenary-spyware

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Apple Hacking Row: Government to Investigate Amid Accusations of Targeted Attacks on Opposition Leaders' iPhones

The Indian government has announced that it will investigate the recent threat notifications received by several opposition politicians and journalists on their iPhones, warning of state-sponsored attackers attempting to compromise their devices. Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has called on Apple to provide more accurate information about the alleged attacks and join the investigation. Apple has stated that the notifications are designed to inform and assist users who may have been targeted by state-sponsored attackers, but also acknowledged that some notifications may be false alarms or that some attacks may go undetected. The timing of these notifications has raised concerns, given the upcoming elections in India and previous reports of spyware deployments.

via The Indian Express|

#apple #investigation #privacy