Apple Warns Iranians of iPhone Spyware Attacks Linked to Government Surveillance
Apple alerts Iranians about iPhone spyware threats. Here's what experts uncovered about government-linked surveillance and digital safety in Iran.
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Apple Warns Iranians of iPhone Spyware Attacks Linked to Government Surveillance Apple’s Warning to Iranians: iPhone Spyware Attacks Raise Global Concerns Apple recently issued warnings to several Iranians about possible iphone spyware attacks—bringing new attention to how authoritarian regimes are using surveillance tools to target civil society. According to digital rights researchers, these attacks weren’t random. The Miaan Group and cybersecurity expert Hamid Kashfi have confirmed that victims included politically active individuals, many with no international travel history. The notifications are part of Apple's broader efforts to alert users across 150+ countries when they are targeted by sophisticated spyware—often linked to state actors. These iphone spyware attacks are part of a growing global trend that impacts journalists, activists, and dissidents. Image Credits:Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto / Getty Images Government Surveillance and the Rise of iPhone Spyware Attacks Researchers from the Miaan Group published a report detailing the Iranian government'…
