Apple issues warning to users in India, 91 other countries about possible ‘mercenary spyware’ attack
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple issues warning to users in India, 91 other countries about possible ‘mercenary spyware’ attack

Live Mint  

Apple has warned its users in India and 91 other countries that they may have been the victims of a "mercenary spyware" attack, according to multiple media reports. Mercenary spyware attacks like NSO Group's Peagusus are ‘exceptionally rare’ and ‘vastly more sophisticated’ than a regular cybercriminal activity or consumer malware, Apple stated in the threat notification. Apple's updated support page after ‘Mercenary Spyware' warning: Notably, Apple also updated its support page on Wednesday, adding tips for users who have been victims of a possible mercenary spyware attack. “Such attacks are vastly more complex than regular cybercriminal activity and consumer malware, as mercenary spyware attackers apply exceptional resources to target a very small number of specific individuals and their devices.

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Urgent warning as millions of devices are hacked by vicious malware targeting bank cards and passwords
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Urgent warning as millions of devices are hacked by vicious malware targeting bank cards and passwords

Daily Mail  

A cyber security expert delivered a stark warning to Apple users amid a new and threatening malware scheme which disguises itself as a fake software update. Kurt Knutsson, 57, an award-winning tech journalist, cautioned Apple users to 'look out for themselves' as he offered advice on how to safeguard user's sensitive data from the dangerous malware. Kurt Knutsson, 57, an …

Indian govt. issues critical warning for THESE Apple users: How to protect your device
4 months ago

Indian govt. issues critical warning for THESE Apple users: How to protect your device

Live Mint  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a critical advisory warning users about vulnerabilities in Apple products. These security flaws primarily affect devices running older versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Vision OS, and Safari, exposing users to potential cyber threats. In cases where devices have reached the end of their support lifecycle and can no longer receive updates, CERT-In …

Apple warns Indian iPhone users of Pegasus-like possible ‘spyware attack’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple warns Indian iPhone users of Pegasus-like possible ‘spyware attack’

Hindustan Times  

Apple issued warnings to some iPhone users in India that their device could become a likely target of Pegasus-like “mercenary spyware attack”. Apple warned some iPhone users in India of possible spyware attack. Apple also informed targeted iPhone users that attacks possibly “cost millions of dollars and are individually deployed against a very small number of people, but the targeting …

Apple issues fresh spyware attack alert to iPhone users in India: Here's what's happening
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple issues fresh spyware attack alert to iPhone users in India: Here's what's happening

India TV News  

The tech giant Apple has issued a new warning to iPhone users in at least 98 countries, including India, regarding a potential new mercenary spyware attack similar to 'Pegasus'. According to the Apple warning, they have detected that "you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is attempting to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID." …

Apple releases urgent new guidelines iPhone users must follow amid cyberattack targeting 1.5 billion devices
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple releases urgent new guidelines iPhone users must follow amid cyberattack targeting 1.5 billion devices

Daily Mail  

Apple has released new guidance to all iPhone users to protect themselves after a cyberattack targeted more than a billion devices last week. The company warned users that hackers are using social engineering tactics like pretending to be company representatives to access personal details like sign-in credentials, security codes and financial information. Apple warned users that hackers are using social …

Apple issues two fresh Pegasus-like spyware alerts in India
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple issues two fresh Pegasus-like spyware alerts in India

The Hindu  

At least two people in India on July 10 reported receiving a Pegasus-like alert from Apple, Inc. on their iPhones. Iltija Mufti, political adviser and daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, reported receiving the alert, and so did Pushparaj Deshpande, founder of the Samruddha Bharat Foundation, which says on its website it works to “forge progressive …

Ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter says she received spyware threat notification
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter says she received spyware threat notification

Hindustan Times  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter, Iltija Mufti, on Wednesday said that she received a threat notification from Apple informing her that she was being targeted with spyware attempting to compromise the iPhone associated with her Apple ID. Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter, Iltija Mufti. Is there something illegal that I have done …

Apple’s iPhone Spyware Problem Is Getting Worse. Here’s What You Should Know
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple’s iPhone Spyware Problem Is Getting Worse. Here’s What You Should Know

Wired  

In April, Apple sent notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries, warning them they’d been targeted with spyware. “Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID,” the notification reads. Former smartphone giant Blackberry, now a security firm, has released research indicating they are …

Apple warns of potential spyware attacks to users in India, 91 other nations
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple warns of potential spyware attacks to users in India, 91 other nations

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The iPhone maker, Apple, has sent threat notifications to some users in India and 91 other countries, warning them of potential attacks by mercenary spyware. “Although it’s never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting such attacks, Apple has high confidence in this warning — please take it seriously… Mercenary spyware attacks, such as those using Pegasus from …

Apple's Spyware Alert for Some Users in India, 91 Other Nations Follows CERT-In's Query to Tech Giant
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple's Spyware Alert for Some Users in India, 91 Other Nations Follows CERT-In's Query to Tech Giant

News 18  

The recent threat notification alert from Apple to some users was a result of ministry of electronics and information technology wing CERT-In writing to the company on April 10 to inform its users if any new vulnerabilities had been found in its products, government sources told News18 on Thursday. They added that the government body also asked Apple on April …

Apple Sends New Spyware Alert To iPhone Users In India And More Countries: Here’s What It Says
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Sends New Spyware Alert To iPhone Users In India And More Countries: Here’s What It Says

News 18  

Apple iPhone users in India and over 91 countries have got a new spyware attack notification from the company on April 11 at 12:30 AM IST which could be as dangerous as the NSO Group’s Pegasus. The company says, “today’s notification is being sent to targeted users in 92 countries, and to date we have notified users in over 150 …

‘Mercenary spyware’: Apple updates threat notification system
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Mercenary spyware’: Apple updates threat notification system

Hindustan Times  

Apple has sent out the first batch of threat notifications for this year to 92 countries, including India, on Thursday, warning users that they may have been individually targeted using mercenary spyware. This is a shift from Apple’s previous threat notifications that warned users about attempts to compromise their devices using state- Apple launched the threat notification system in November …

Govt Issues Major Security Warning For These iPhone, iPad & Mac Users. Know How You Can Protect Yourself
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt Issues Major Security Warning For These iPhone, iPad & Mac Users. Know How You Can Protect Yourself

ABP News  

Apple users in India received a significant alert from the Indian government's nodal security agency this week. Which Devices Are Under Threat Apple Safari version 17.4.1 and older Apple macOS Ventura version 13.6.6 and older Apple macOS Sonoma version 14.4.1 and older Apple visionOS version 1.1.1 and older Apple iOS and iPadOS version 17.4.1 and older Apple iOS and iPadOS …

As Apple alert to Opposition leaders is investigated, clarity remains out of reach
1 year, 4 months ago

As Apple alert to Opposition leaders is investigated, clarity remains out of reach

The Hindu  

As Opposition leaders intensified allegations of government snooping after receiving alerts from the tech firm Apple that a “state- Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, for instance, posted on the social media platform X that “information by Apple on this issue seems vague and non-specific in nature,” even as the company warned users in detail how the attacks …

Apple iPhone hacking alert : Apple warns Opposition MPs about ‘state-sponsored’ attacks on their iPhones
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple iPhone hacking alert : Apple warns Opposition MPs about ‘state-sponsored’ attacks on their iPhones

The Hindu  

Over a dozen Opposition leaders and journalists received email alerts from U.S.-based tech giant Apple on Monday night, informing them that their digital devices were being targeted by “state- Prominent Opposition leaders who posted screenshots of these alerts on social media included Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister …

Government issues high-risk warning to Apple users: Here's what you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

Government issues high-risk warning to Apple users: Here's what you need to know

India TV News  

Government issues high-risk warning to Apple users: Here's what you need to know Apple users in India and around the world are urged to stay vigilant and apply these critical updates to keep their devices and data secure from potential security threats. The Computer Emergency Response Team in India has recently issued a high-risk warning to Apple users, highlighting multiple …

Alert for Apple users: Government issues safety advisory
1 year, 8 months ago

Alert for Apple users: Government issues safety advisory

India TV News  

Alert for Apple users: Government issues safety advisory Pay attention to the government's warning for specific Apple products, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Safari, and take immediate action by updating to the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari to safeguard your devices and data. According to the warning, the identified issues in these Apple products could potentially lead …

Beware! This Italian Spyware Is Hacking Apple iPhones And Android Smartphones
2 years, 9 months ago

Beware! This Italian Spyware Is Hacking Apple iPhones And Android Smartphones

ABP News  

Google has identified spyware and hacking tools owned by an Italian vendor that was used to spy on Apple iPhones and Android smartphones. The Italian company identified by Google is RCS Labs, which uses a combination of tactics, including atypical drive-by downloads as initial infection vectors, to target mobile users on both iOS and Android operating systems. "Seven of the …

iPhone bug could let hackers into any Apple iOS device with just one tap
8 years, 7 months ago

iPhone bug could let hackers into any Apple iOS device with just one tap

The Independent  

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