Mercenary spyware attack on iPhone users
- Apple has updated it supporting documents With details on how these threat notifications work.
- It also includes information about users who may be victims of mercenary spyware attacks.
- According to sources, Apple has not held those using software like Pegasus developed by NSO Group responsible for these targeted spyware attacks. told The Economic Times.
- In a threat notification email to users, Apple advised them to enable lockdown mode on their iPhones. This will disable many features and reduce the chances of any spyware attack.
- The company is also advising iPhone users to update to iOS 17.4.1.
,Apple has detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is attempting to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-,” the company said in an email sent to users on April 10. Apple is advising targeted users to seek expert guidance such as quick-response emergencies Security assistance provided by the Digital Security Helpline at the nonprofit Access Now.
The support documentation has been updated related to threat notifications and explains how mercenary spyware attacks work. Once the company detects activity consistent with a mercenary attack, it will send users an email and iMessage notification to their email and phone numbers. A notification banner will also be displayed at the top of the Apple ID website after they sign in.
Apple warns users not to click on links, open files, install apps, or share Apple ID passwords or verification codes on the phone.
