‘Apple has warned its users in Bharat and 91 other countries that they might have been the victims of a mercenary spyware attack’, according to the media reports.
Apple has warned users that they are being attacked by mercenary spyware that is trying to gain remote access to their iPhones.
Mercenary spyware attacks like NSO Group’s Peagusus are exceptionally rare and vastly more sophisticated than regular cybercriminal activity, Apple said in the threat notification.
The Cuperino-based company also explained that these attacks cost millions of dollars and are individually deployed against a very small number of people.
Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-. This attack is likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do. Although it’s never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting such attacks, Apple has high confidence in this warning — please take it seriously,” the threat notification by Apple was quoted.
Apple also advised users not to open links or attachments from unknown senders and to be cautious about any links they receive.
However, the company refused to provide further information about the spyware, saying that this could help attackers adapt their behaviour and avoid detection in the future.
Notably, on Wednesday Apple also updated its support page, adding tips for users who have been victims of a possible mercenary spyware attack.
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