Apple Notifies iPhone Users in 99 Countries of Spyware Attacks as Germany Launches Investigation: Report
Apple sent Threat Notifications starting October 29 to users across 99 countries regarding spyware attacks on their devices. Germany's Federal Office for Information Security issued additional guidance to Bundestag lawmakers and other public figures, advising them to assume their iPhones were compromised if they received Apple's notification. The German agency attributed the attacks to government-backed mercenary spyware. The incident represents one of the largest coordinated threat notifications Apple has distributed.
Key points
- Apple sent Threat Notifications to users in 99 countries starting October 29
- Germany's BSI reported suspected government-backed mercenary spyware targeting lawmakers and officials
- Affected users advised to assume iPhone compromise if they received Apple's notification
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