Apple Sends Spyware Warnings to iPhone Lock Screens

Apple has added a feature to display mercenary spyware warnings directly on the iPhone Lock Screen. The new threat notifications were delivered to users in 110 countries. Apple revealed that on August 13, it sent threat notifications to targeted users in 110 countries, noting that it has now sent notifications to users in over 150 countries to date.

The warning appears not only on the iPhone Lock Screen but also in the Settings menu, via email connected to the account, and after logging into the Apple Account website,旨在 to alert the user. Apple emphasized that this notification is a high-confidence warning indicating the possibility of specific targeted attacks by highly sophisticated mercenary spyware.

Apple advised users not to ignore the on-screen notification and to verify its authenticity while following the provided guidance.