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Apple sends iPhone hack warnings to more users in 98 countries

Apple has again issued notifications of suspected threats against iPhone users from spyware, and asking users to take it seriously.

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Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhones

In 2021, Apple announced that it would begin sending alerts to iPhone users that it had reason to believe were the subject of state-sponsored malware or spyware attacks. Since then, it has occasionally issued warnings, such as in April 2024 when users across 92 countries were alerted.

Now as spotted by TechCrunch, Apple has issued new alerts to users in 98 countries. It’s not clear whether Apple’s warning includes that it is being sent to that number of territories, but it is known that the text says the company has detected spyware attempts.

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