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Apple Warns iPhone Users in 99 Countries of Sophisticated Mercenary Spyware Attacks

Apple sends spyware threat alerts to targeted users worldwide.

By · Published November 1, 2026  21:47 UTC · Updated November 1, 2026  23:24 UTC

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Apple has sent threat notifications to users in 99 countries, according to CyberScoop. The notifications warn of sophisticated mercenary spyware infections. Yahoo reports that a German agency has alerted lawmakers to a possible spyware attack, but does not specify if it is related to Apple's warnings.

Coverage from CyberScoop and CyberSecurityNews emphasizes the widespread nature of the threat, with CyberScoop stating that the spyware infections affect users in 99 countries. The current state of the situation is unclear, as coverage does not yet specify the extent of the infections or the identities of the affected users.

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How many countries are affected?

99 countries

Who is sending the threat notifications?

Apple

What type of spyware is being targeted?

Sophisticated mercenary spyware

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