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Apple alerts users worldwide about spyware attack, advises precautions

News18 — April 11, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

Summary: Apple alerted iPhone users in India and 91+ countries about a spyware attack similar to Pegasus. The company has notified users in over 150 countries. The attack targets specific individuals. Apple advises users to enable lockdown mode, update to iOS 17.4.1, and avoid suspicious messages. CERT-In prompted the recent alert and requested Apple to share vulnerability information with users to prevent malicious activities.

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  1. [6.2]
    LightSpy spyware targets iPhones in 92 countries, accessing private data (Mashable)
    29d

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  2. [6.0]
    Apple introduced Lockdown Mode in 2022 to protect against spyware (News18)
    32d

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  3. [6.0]
    Mercenary spyware attack targets iPhone users globally, raising cybersecurity concerns (BusinessLine)
    33d

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  4. [5.8]
    Apple warns of Pegasus-like spyware targeting iPhone users (India TV News)
    35d

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  5. [6.4]
    Apple warns iPhone users of potential spyware attacks globally (Mashable)
    35d

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  6. [5.8]
    Apple warns of advanced cyberattacks targeting high-profile individuals (Hindustan Times)
    35d

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  7. [5.8]
    Apple warns users globally of potential spyware attacks on iPhones (Moneycontrol)
    36d

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  8. [4.4]
    Apple warns users globally of potential Pegasus spyware attacks (The Indian Express)
    36d
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  9. [4.6]
    Apple now alerts users of mercenary spyware threats globally (Hindustan Times)
    36d
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  10. [4.6]
    CERT-In issues high-risk hacking alert for Android and iPhone (News9 LIVE)
    40d
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