Apple Warns Iranians of iPhone Spyware Threats, Researchers Reveal

Apple Warns Iranians of iPhone Spyware Threats, Researchers Reveal

Apple alerted Iranians to iPhone spyware attacks, say researchers. In recent months, several Iranians have received threat notifications from Apple, warning them that their iPhones have been targeted by state-sponsored attackers. This news, coupled with ongoing research, points to a sophisticated spyware campaign potentially orchestrated by the Iranian government. Apple’s Threat Notifications: A Red Flag for Iranian iPhone Users Apple has implemented a system of threat notifications designed to alert users when their devices are suspected of being targeted by state-sponsored attackers or other sophisticated threat actors. These notifications are delivered directly to the user's Apple ID email address and are often accompanied by in-app warnings. While Apple doesn't publicly disclose the specific criteria for triggering these alerts, they are generally reserved for situations where there is strong evidence of targeted surveillance. According to reports from security researchers an…