The German government has alerted politicians and public figures about potential spyware attacks after Apple issued notifications indicating their iPhones may have been compromised. The specific individuals targeted have not been disclosed, raising concerns about the security of sensitive information among government officials.
Apple's notifications, which also reached users in 99 countries, highlight the ongoing threat posed by spyware, particularly those using zero-click exploits. This incident underscores the broader issue of surveillance tools being utilized against civil society, often sourced from private vendors rather than developed in-house by governments.