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Apple Warns Users in 110 Countries They May Be Targets of Mercenary Spyware

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Apple Warns Users in 110 Countries They May Be Targets of Mercenary Spyware

Apple sent notifications to users in 110 countries whom it suspects may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. The company has now notified customers across more than 150 countries since beginning its threat notification program in late 2021.

Why it matters: iPhone users in over 110 countries should review Apple's notification, verify their device security, and change credentials for sensitive accounts if targeted, as mercenary spyware poses a direct personal and organizational risk.

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Apple Warns Users in 110 Countries They May Be Targets of Mercenary Spyware

Apple sent notifications to users in 110 countries whom it suspects may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. The company has now notified customers across more than 150 countries since beginning its threat notification program in late 2021.

Why it matters: iPhone users in over 110 countries should review Apple's notification, verify their device security, and change credentials for sensitive accounts if targeted, as mercenary spyware poses a direct personal and organizational risk.

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Apple Warns Users in 110 Countries They May Be Targets of Mercenary Spyware

Apple sent notifications to users in 110 countries whom it suspects may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. The company has now notified customers across more than 150 countries since beginning its threat notification program in late 2021.

Why it matters: iPhone users in over 110 countries should review Apple's notification, verify their device security, and change credentials for sensitive accounts if targeted, as mercenary spyware poses a direct personal and organizational risk.

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