Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them
Apple warns that its "mercenary spyware" alerts are legitimate; while not everyone is targeted, users should not ignore the notification if they receive one.
Apple's warnings about mercenary spyware are genuine and should not be ignored. The company sends threat notifications to users who may have been targeted by state-sponsored spyware, which is rare but highly dangerous. While these attacks are not aimed at the general public, recipients must take the alert seriously. Ignoring it could leave devices compromised.