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Apple has notified users in 110 countries who it suspects may have been targeted by spyware attacks. Here are the details.<\/p>\n
Apple warns users in 110 countries<\/p>\n
Apple has confirmed to TechCrunch<\/a> that it has sent out a new wave of notifications<\/a> alerting an unspecified number of users in 110 countries that they may have been targeted by \u201ca mercenary spyware attack.\u201d<\/p>\n According to TechCrunch, the latest round brings the total number of countries where Apple has alerted users to such attacks over the past few years to more than 150.<\/p>\n A little more than one year ago, for instance, Apple sent out warnings<\/a> to users in 100 countries that their iPhones had been targeted. The company later confirmed that it had also alerted more than a dozen Iranian cyberattack victims<\/a> in the lead-up to the war with Israel.<\/p>\n TechCrunch noted that Apple also published a new support article today titled \u201cAbout Apple threat notifications and protecting against mercenary spyware<\/a>,\u201d which explains what threat notifications are, how they\u2019re delivered, and what to do if a user receives one.<\/p>\n From Apple:<\/p>\n Apple threat notifications provide additional information and recommend steps that users can take to help protect their accounts and devices, including enabling\u00a0Lockdown Mode<\/a>. We strongly suggest notified users enlist expert help, such as the rapid-response emergency security assistance provided by the Digital Security Helpline at the nonprofit Access Now. Recipients of Apple threat notifications can contact the Digital Security Helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week\u00a0through their website<\/a>. Outside organizations don\u2019t have any information about what caused Apple to send a threat notification, but they can assist targeted users with tailored security advice.<\/p>\n The company also offers guidance for all users, most of which Apple says \u201cwill never be targeted by mercenary spyware.\u201d The guidance includes the following best practices for security:<\/p>\n Update your devices to the latest software, which includes the latest security fixes.<\/p>\n Protect your devices with a passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID.<\/p>\n Use two-factor authentication and a strong password for your Apple Account.<\/p>\n Turn on\u00a0Stolen Device Protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n Install apps from the App Store.<\/p>\n Use strong and unique passwords online \u2014 and\u00a0passkeys<\/a>\u00a0where available.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t open links or attachments from unknown senders.<\/p>\n You can read TechCrunch\u2019s full report here<\/a>, and Apple\u2019s new support page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Worth checking out on Amazon<\/p>\n
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