Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them
If a push notification from Apple pops up on your iPhone, don’t ignore it. It could be the only way you know about a mercenary spyware attack against you.
Apple said in a post this week about the warnings that mercenary spyware attacks are “more sophisticated than regular cybercriminal activity” because attackers target specific people and their devices, making them harder to detect and prevent. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for further comment.
What to know about Apple’s spyware attack warnings
If you get one of these notifications from Apple, it’s highly likely that you’ve been targeted by the ongoing attack. On Thursday, Apple detailed what to expect from its threat notifications and the actions you should take.
“Apple threat notifications are designed to inform and assist users who may have been individually targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, likely because of who they are or what...
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