Received 'Mercenary Spyware Attacks' Alert On Your iPhone? Here's What You Should Do To Protect Your Device

From two-factor authentication to keeping your iPhone updated, there are several steps you must take to protect yourself against cyberattacks.

Apple also noted that some notifications might be "false alarms," as threat detection relies on imperfect intelligence signals.

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Apple has issued a warning to iPhone users in India and 98 other countries regarding an increased risk of 'mercenary spyware attacks'. The new label marks a significant update from the company's previous focus on 'state-sponsored' cyber threats, expanding its alerts to cover broader espionage activities. The alert specifically mentioned spyware like Pegasus from the NSO Group, emphasising that such attacks are rare and highly sophisticated compared to ordinary cybercriminal activity or consumer