Apple Is Warning Users of New Spyware Attacks - What to Do if You're a Target
Apple said the attacks target a small number of high-profile users and can expose files, conversations and device controls, urging Lockdown Mode use.
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Apple is warning users of new spyware attacks - what to do if you're a target
New spyware attacks are aimed at journalists, activists, politicians, diplomats, and others. Here's how Apple is notifying them and what they should do - after turning on Lockdown Mode.
Apple has sent a new wave of alerts to users it thinks are targeted by spy software. These attacks remain rare, but they often involve journalists, activists, politicians or diplomats.
Political analyst and anti-corruption activist Gabriela Panchana has become the first documented victim of an attack with military or government-level mercenary spyware in Ecuador. The revelation came out on August 13, after receiving a threat notification issued directly by Apple company, warning her that her iPhone device was the subject of an attempt to remotely target remote violation. “Apple found that you are being targeted by a mercenary …
Apple has sent notifications to inform and assist some users who may have been individually affected by mercenary spyware attacks. - on macitynet.it Apple directly reports mercenary spyware targeting journalists and activists
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