2024-04-11 16:19:27
Some iPhone users received a worrying alert on Wednesday in 92 countries. “Apple has detected that you are the target of mercenary spyware that is attempting to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-,” the Cupertino giant wrote to those affected. “This attack is likely targeting you because of your identity or activities. While it is never possible to achieve absolute certainty in detecting such attacks, Apple has great confidence in this warning – please take it seriously,” the firm added in its message, without revealing the identity attackers, nor the countries concerned.
The firm, which previously described these costly attacks as being “state-sponsored,” now speaks of “mercenary spyware attacks.” Particularly targeting activists, journalists and even political figures, these attacks, such as those using the NSO group’s Pegasus software, “are exceptionally rare and much more sophisticated than usual cybercriminal activities or general public malware”, further specifies. the American giant to its customers targeted by the threat, reports TechCrunch.
According to one page d’aide, since 2021, Apple has sent such alerts several times a year and on multiple occasions in 150 countries in total. “We are unable to provide further information about what led us to send you this notification, as it may help mercenary spyware attackers adapt their behavior to evade detection in the future,” Apple informed customers affected by the attack.
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