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Apple Warns 100 Users of Targeted Spyware Attacks

5/1/2025

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Apple has alerted users in 100 countries, including an Italian journalist and a Dutch activist, about targeted spyware attacks. The tech giant urged them to activate Lockdown Mode and update to iOS 18.4.1. This proactive measure continues Apple's commitment to combat state-sponsored threats, particularly those linked to NSO Group's notorious Pegasus spyware.

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Story summary

Apple has alerted users in 100 countries, including an Italian journalist and a Dutch activist, about targeted spyware attacks. The tech giant urged them to activate Lockdown Mode and update to iOS 18.4.1. This proactive measure continues Apple's commitment to combat state-sponsored threats, particularly those linked to NSO Group's notorious Pegasus spyware.