If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously

Apple now sends push notifications to iPhone lock screens when it detects government spyware targeting a user. The company advises users to take these alerts seriously. The notifications flag state-sponsored attacks, such as those using mercenary spyware like Pegasus, which can compromise devices remotely. Apple's warning system, previously delivered via email and iMessage, now appears directly on the lock screen to ensure immediate attention. Users who receive such an alert should treat it as credible and follow Apple's recommended security steps.