Apple warns users in over 90 countries on mercenary spyware attacks

Apple warned users in 92 countries they might have been potential victims of “mercenary spyware attacks”, according to a threat notification email sent to targeted users.

Attackers tried to compromise the iPhone, according to the email seen by Reuters. These attacks are more sophisticated and specifically targeted instead of being regular cybercriminal activity or malware.

The full warning said:

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.
This attack is likely targeting you…

​ Apple warned users in 92 countries they might have been potential victims of “mercenary spyware attacks”, according to a threat notification email sent to targeted users.

Attackers tried to compromise the iPhone, according to the email seen by Reuters. These attacks are more sophisticated and specifically targeted instead of being regular cybercriminal activity or malware.

The full warning said:

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.
This attack is likely targeting you…   Read More GSMArena.com – Latest articles