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Apple recently notified users in 99 countries of potential mercenary spyware attacks

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Apple notified users in 99 countries about potential mercenary spyware attacks, with German authorities investigating reports of targeted government officials. The notification date is November 3, 2026, and the investigation is ongoing.

Key points

• Apple sent notifications to users in 99 countries warning of potential mercenary spyware attacks.
• German authorities are investigating reports that lawmakers and government officials may have been targeted.

Context

The incident involves potential mercenary spyware attacks targeting government officials, with Apple notifying users in 99 countries. The investigation is ongoing as of November 3, 2026.

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Evidence is limited to a single article snippet; specific numbers, dates, and names of targeted officials are not confirmed. The investigation status is ongoing, and no further details are available.

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