Apple Warns iPhone Users of Targeted Spyware Attacks in 92 Countries
• Apple alerted iPhone users in 92 countries they may be targets of "mercenary spyware attacks" that could access sensitive data.
• These attacks are rare, complex, target specific individuals, and cost millions of dollars to orchestrate.
• Apple suggested users contact the Digital Security Helpline for expert emergency help if notified of an attack.
• Apple referenced Pegasus spyware developed by NSO Group, which it sued in 2021 for targeting Apple users.
• Since 2016, Pegasus has been used to monitor journalists, lawyers, dissidents and activists by various entities.