Apple has issued threat notifications to users in 100 countries, indicating that their devices may be targeted by advanced spyware. Notable victims include journalist Cyrus Pellegrino and activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek, both of whom expressed concerns over the security risks associated with such attacks. The notifications signal a significant escalation in the risks posed by mercenary spyware, which can grant hackers complete access to infected devices. Affected: {Apple users, specifically journalists and critics of government}
Key points:
- Apple notified users in 100 countries about potential spyware targeting their phones.
- Victims include Italian journalist Cyrus Pellegrino and Dutch activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek.
- Warnings indicate attacks are linked to advanced mercenary spyware, with Apple citing high confidence in their findings.
- Pellegrino’s notifications suggest spyware may have been related to previous Paragon attacks on critics of the Meloni government.
- Apple has a history of sending out threat notifications since 2021, alerting users across over 150 countries.
- Spyware can give operators complete access to infected devices, raising significant privacy concerns.
- Both Pellegrino and Vlaardingerbroek expressed their determination not to be intimidated by the attacks.
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