Apple Cautions of Mercenary Spyware Hit in India, 90 Other Nations

Apple Inc. is set to alert its users across India and 91 additional countries about potential "mercenary spyware" attacks that have attempted to gain unauthorized access to their devices. The alert is to be disseminated to users through email or phone notifications. This cybersecurity concern, which was expected to be reported by the Economic Times, involves the risk of users' devices being compromised by external entities.

In response to this threat, Apple is emphasizing the importance of vigilance among its user base. The company is expected to share details regarding the nature of the spyware attack and the specific risks involved. Although Apple has not disclosed the list of all the affected countries, India has been explicitly mentioned as a target. The tech giant has expressed high confidence in its ability to detect such attacks and is encouraging users to take the notifications seriously and to safeguard their devices accordingly.