Apple has expanded its threat-notification system for targets of mercenary spyware.
Apple now shows a warning directly on an iPhone’s Lock Screen and in Settings when it believes the device owner has been targeted by mercenary spyware. The new on-device alert is meant to make a high-risk warning harder to overlook and complements notifications by email and through the user’s Apple Account page.
In the explanation, Apple states:
“Apple threat notifications are high-confidence alerts that a user has been individually targeted by a mercenary spyware attack, and should be taken very seriously.”
“Apple Threat NotificationApple detected a mercenary spyware attack targeted at your iPhone. There are actions you can take now to help protect your data and device.”
