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Apple warns users in 99 countries of mercenary spyware attacks, over 150 countries notified to date

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Apple has sent warnings to people in 99 countries who may have been targeted by very expensive, highly advanced spying software. Recipients include journalists and documentary filmmakers. Apple says it has now warned users in over 150 countries in total, and experts say not getting a warning does not prove you are safe.

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  1. Fri 30 OctoberApple notifications alert victims in 99 countries about mercenary spyware infectionsCyberScoop

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