Apple is likely to soon notify iPhone users in India and 91 other countries that they may have been targeted by a ” mercenary spyware ” attack, according to an exclusive report in Economic Times (ET). This type of attack is distinct from typical cybercrime and aims to gain unauthorized access to a user’s device.
Mercenary spyware attacks, such as those using Pegasus from the NSO Group , are exceptionally rare and vastly more sophisticated than regular cybercriminal activity or consumer malware, the threat notification mail sent by Apple read reportedly reads.
The notification explains that mercenary spyware attacks, unlike common malware, are exceptionally rare and target specific individuals. These attacks are said to be often highly sophisticated, and Apple emphasizes the importance of taking the warning seriously.
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