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Apple warns users in 110 countries of spyware targeting
Apple has sent threat notifications to users in 110 countries, warning that they may have been individually targeted by highly sophisticated mercenary spyware. The company confirmed the alerts to USA Today but…
The Story in Brief
Apple has sent threat notifications to users in 110 countries, warning that they may have been individually targeted by highly sophisticated mercenary spyware. The company confirmed the alerts to USA Today but did not identify the affected countries, users or specific threats.
The warnings do not confirm that a device has been infected. Apple says they indicate activity suggesting a user may be a target. Recipients should verify alerts directly through their Apple Account, enable Lockdown Mode, update their devices, use two-factor authentication and avoid suspicious links. Genuine notifications do not request passwords, app installations or clicks on unfamiliar links.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest reactions may treat every alert as proof of infection, while casual dismissal treats it as routine spam. Neither is justified. Apple describes these attacks as rare, highly targeted operations, and the notification is a warning rather than a verdict. Users should verify the message without clicking links and follow the recommended safeguards. The useful test is simple: does the warning appear after signing in directly to the Apple Account?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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