Google and Apple have issued global cybersecurity alerts warning users of targeted surveillance by state-linked hackers and commercial spyware vendors like Intellexa. These notifications highlight the growing threat of government-backed digital espionage and the widespread use of advanced spyware tools worldwide. #Intellexa #StateLinkedHackers
Keypoints
- Google and Apple have issued warnings to users across numerous countries about targeted surveillance.
- Notifications are linked to spyware developed by Intellexa, a sanctioned surveillance vendor.
- Apple’s alerts have been sent to users in over 150 countries since the initiative started.
- Google identified targeted accounts in more than 80 countries, including Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
- Both companies emphasize caution in revealing specifics to avoid compromising ongoing investigations.
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