Apple Warns Users in 110 Countries of Mercenary Spyware Attacks

TL;DR. Apple issued spyware threat notifications to users in 110 countries suspected of being targeted by mercenary attacks. - The alerts differentiate from state-sponsored attacks, focusing on highly sophisticated, expensive spyware campaigns. - Apple's system detects these threats based on 'specific state-backed attacks' and informs affected users directly. - The company advises users to update their devices and enable Lockdown Mode for enhanced protection against these threats.

• Apple notified users in 110 countries about potential mercenary spyware attacks.
• These warnings specifically target sophisticated mercenary spyware, not traditional state-sponsored attacks.
• Apple advises enabling Lockdown Mode and updating devices for protection.
• The warnings aim to protect high-risk individuals like journalists and activists.

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