Apple and Google have alerted users about state-sponsored cyber attacks spanning 150 countries, emphasizing a surge in sophisticated spyware and global surveillance risks. On December 2, Apple notified users, citing advanced targeting linked to state entities. Following this, Google revealed it warned several hundred accounts tied to the Intellexa spyware platform. Experts like John Scott-Railton stress that these alerts disrupt surveillance, spotlighting the ongoing challenges posed by the spyware industry.
Apple and Google have alerted users about state-sponsored cyber attacks spanning 150 countries, emphasizing a surge in sophisticated spyware and global surveillance risks. On December 2, Apple notified users, citing advanced targeting linked to state entities. Following this, Google revealed it warned several hundred accounts tied to the Intellexa spyware platform. Experts like John Scott-Railton stress that these alerts disrupt surveillance, spotlighting the ongoing challenges posed by the spyware industry.