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If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously
Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices.
TL;DR
- Apple is sending new notifications to customers suspected of being targeted by spyware.
- Notifications are now delivered directly to the iPhone lock screen as a push notification.
- The notification warns of a 'mercenary spyware attack' and advises immediate action.
- Apple has previously notified customers in over 150 countries about such threats.
- Lockdown Mode is recommended, as Apple has not seen devices hacked when it's enabled.
- Researchers consider these new notifications a significant improvement in alerting users.
- Spyware abuse by governments against critics and civil society members is a growing concern.