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Apple and Google Warn of Global Spyware Campaign Targeting High-Risk Users
Apple and Google Warn of Global Spyware Campaign Targeting High-Risk Users
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Apple and Google have issued coordinated warnings to users in over 80 countries about an advanced spyware campaign linked to state-backed actors. The alerts, delivered on December 2 and 3, specifically target journalists, diplomats, and other high-risk individuals facing sophisticated surveillance threats.
Intellexa spyware, a commercial surveillance tool, has been tied to operations across Pakistan, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia. While the scale is global, attacks remain highly selective—Apple urges affected users to enable Lockdown Mode for protection.
Past notifications have catalyzed international investigations into spyware abuse, underscoring the growing weaponization of digital surveillance tools against civil society.
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