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Apple Warns of iPhone 'Mercenary Attack' Across 92 Countries

Apple issued threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries about potential "mercenary spyware attacks."
The warnings come amidst preparations for local elections globally and follow past alerts sent regarding state-sponsored attacks.
The company also announced the expansion of its iPhone repair process using used components this fall.

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NDTV

Apple Flags "Mercenary Spyware" Threat To Users In 92 Nations, India Is One

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. The notification was sent out late last night. An Apple statement on the notification also mentions Pegasus spyware, which raised a political storm in 2021 over allegations that Opposition leaders we…

22 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

‘Mercenary spyware’: Apple updates threat notification system

This is a shift from Apple’s previous threat notifications that warned users about attempts to compromise devices using state-sponsored attacks

22 days ago·New Delhi, India

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New York Post

Apple hit with ‘mercenary spyware attacks’ — iPhone users warned worldwide of ‘most advanced digital threats’

A terrifying and extremely advanced cyberattack has impacted iPhone users from at least 92 countries.

21 days ago·New York, United States

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Channel News Asia

Apple warns of 'mercenary spyware attack' on users in India, 91 other countries

BENGALURU :Apple Inc has warned its users in India and ninety-one other countries that they were possible victims of a "mercenary spyware attack", according to a threat notification email that was sent to targeted users.The company discovered that attackers tried to "remotely compromise the iPhone", Apple sai

22 days ago·Singapore

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The Sun

Apple issues urgent ‘spying attack’ warning to iPhone owners in 91 countries

APPLE has warned some iPhone users in India and 91 other countries of a potential spyware attack. In the alert, Apple says the iPhone users were potential victims of a “mercenary spyware attack.” GettyApple has warned some iPhone users about a potential spyware attack[/caption] “ALERT: Apple detected a targeted mercenary spyware attack against your iPhone,” reads the threat notification, per The Indian Express. The notifications were sent after…

22 days ago·United Kingdom

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Indian Express

Apple warns some Indian users their iPhone may be bugged by Pegasus-type spyware

Apple has not attributed the recent wave of attacks to any stakeholder. Last October, it had sent a similar notification to Opposition leaders across parties.

22 days ago·India

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