Apple ने 92 देशों में iPhone उपयोगकर्ताओं को 'भाड़े के स्पाइवेयर' हमले की चेतावनी दी

Apple Warns iPhone Users of 'Mercenary Spyware' Attack in 92 Countries

Apple has issued a warning to users in multiple countries, alerting them to potential mercenary spyware attacks targeting their iPhones. While the company has not identified specific groups or countries affected by these attacks, it has updated its support document to provide users with information on how to respond to these threats. In an email sent to users on April 10, Apple stated, "Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID." While the company has "high confidence" in the warning, it acknowledges that achieving absolute certainty in detecting such attacks is challenging. Apple has advised users who received the threat notification email to enable Lockdown Mode on their iPhone, update to iOS 17.4.1, and keep other devices, messaging, and cloud apps updated.

Users targeted by mercenary spyware are also encouraged to seek expert guidance. The company has updated its support document to explain how these attacks work. When Apple detects activity consistent with a mercenary attack, it sends an email and iMessage notification to users. Users who sign in to the Apple ID website will also see a Threat Notification banner at the top of the page. Users need to take these threats seriously and follow Apple's recommendations to protect their devices and data from potential spyware attacks. In addition to issuing the warning, Apple has not attributed these attacks to specific groups or revealed a list of countries where users were alerted. The company has notified users in 150 countries to date and does not attribute these targeted spyware attacks, including those using software like Pegasus developed by NSO Group, to specific attackers or geographic regions.

Apple's email alerts users to take the warning seriously, adding that the company has "high confidence" in the warning, even though it is never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting such attacks. The email informs users that their iPhones might have been targeted with mercenary spyware and advises them to take precautions. Users targeted by mercenary spyware are advised by Apple to enlist expert guidance. The company also updated its support document related to threat notifications, explaining how these attacks work and providing information for users whom mercenary spyware attacks might have targeted.

The company's support document advises users to enable Lockdown Mode on their iPhone, a special mode that reduces the avenues for spyware attacks by disabling several features. Users are also advised to update to iOS 17.4.1 and keep other devices, messaging, and cloud apps updated. Apple has not attributed these attacks to specific groups and has not revealed a list of countries where users were alerted. The company has notified users in 150 countries to date and does not attribute these targeted spyware attacks — including those using software like Pegasus developed by NSO Group — to specific attackers or geographic regions. In response to the threat notification, users are advised to enable Lockdown Mode on their iPhone, update to iOS 17.4.1, and keep other devices, messaging, and cloud apps updated. Users targeted by mercenary spyware are also advised to seek expert guidance. Apple has updated its support document related to threat notifications, explaining how these attacks work. Once the company detects activity that appears to be consistent with a mercenary attack, it sends an email and iMessage notification to users on their Apple ID-associated email and phone numbers, respectively. Users who sign in to the Apple ID website will also see a Threat Notification banner at the top of the page, according to the support document.

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