Apple Sends Spyware Threat Alerts to Users in 100 Countries

Apple has issued threat notifications to users across 100 countries, warning them that their devices may have been targeted by sophisticated commercial spyware. The alerts, sent earlier this week, were confirmed by at least two recipients, including Italian journalist Cyrus Pellegrino and Dutch political commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek.
 

Pellegrino, a reporter with Fanpage, disclosed receiving the warning in a column published on Wednesday. He suggested that the attempted breach could be related to a wider wave of attacks involving Paragon spyware detected by WhatsApp earlier this year. 

His colleague, Fanpage editor Francesco Cancellato, had also previously been targeted with the same spyware after publishing investigations critical of Italy’s ruling far-right party, Brothers of Italy, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. 

Although the exact spyware used in these latest incidents remains unconfirmed, Pellegrino noted similarities with the Paragon-linked attacks. The WhatsApp security team had identified around 90 such cases in January, many involving individuals known for criticising Meloni’s government. Meloni has denied any association with the surveillance activity. 

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vlaardingerbroek confirmed receiving Apple’s notification but said she had no information about who might be behind the i

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