Apple has issued warnings to iPhone users in over 150 countries about potential "mercenary spyware attacks" like Pegasus that could remotely compromise their devices.
Apple has described these attacks as "exceptionally rare" and "vastly more sophisticated than regular cybercriminal activity," likely aimed at individuals such as politicians, activists, journalists, lawyers, and government officials based on their identities or activities.
Spyware, such as NSO Group's Pegasus, can collect a wide range of personal data, including accessing the camera, microphone, bank details, and passwords, posing a clear danger to users' security.
The warning from Apple comes in the form of a notification to potentially affected users, alerting them about the possibility of their devices being compromised by state-sponsored attackers.
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Sources: Forbes, Mashable, ZDNet, PCMag, Cinco Días, 9to5Mac, TecMundo, Digit, Olhar Digital, Benzinga, The Hindu, Times of India, New Indian Express, India TV News, AppleInsider, CEOWorld, Clarion India.