Apple warns users: Your iPhone may have Pegasus-type malware

Just a few hours ago Apple would have sent a warning informing iPhone users about a possible spyware attack. This is how he tells it Indian Express, a facility that had access to emails sent by the company. The number of users involved is unknown, although the aforementioned source claims that The messages were distributed to a total of 92 countries..

The alert was due to start being sent around 00:30 am local time on April 11 and 21:30 April 10 CET (Madrid). Included in the notice Information about alleged mercenary spyware targeting iPhonesas well as some explanation from the company about the dangers this poses.

According to media reports that were able to view the emails, Pegasus software, created by NSO, was also mentioned as one of the tools to attack people around the worldand is known to be a headache for governments and companies.

Apple Warning: Your iPhone may be under attack

The corresponding message, according to Indian Expressalarming material was compiled, which stated the following: “ATTENTION: Apple has discovered a mercenary spying attack targeting its iPhone“(Translated).

Already in the body of the letter, Apple added additional information:

“Apple has discovered that you are the target of a mercenary spy attack that is attempting to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-. This attack is most likely targeting you because of who you are and what you do. Although it is never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting attacks of this type, Apple has great confidence in this warning; take it seriously.”

Email sent by Apple to its users

An entire paragraph was also devoted to talking about software like Pegasus and target of attack:

“Mercenary spyware attacks, such as those using NSO Group’s Pegasus, are exceptionally rare and far more sophisticated than typical cybercriminal activity or consumer malware. These attacks cost millions of dollars and are carried out individually against a very small number of people, but the goal is continuous and global” (Translation).

Apple also warned recipients of the alert to be extremely careful with Suspicious links or files from unknown senders.. He also added that cannot provide additional information about the alert or potential attacks, as this will help attackers avoid detection in the future.

Is your information at risk?

Although it is very surprising, These types of alerts are usually very specific.. This is not the first time Apple has sent them; last year a very similar one was registered in India. In total, 20 people were counted by alarm.a figure that, when added to Apple’s statements about specific goals, allows us to see where the efforts are focused.

Pegasus and its analogues are intended for attack highly secure devices very specific people. Its development costs tens of millions of dollars.and its sales have dropped significantly, so it’s unlikely that anyone would spend that much money to find out your personal information.

Analyzing Apple’s words, it’s easy to think that This warning was sent to influential people, rulers and very specific goals of society. They really have very valuable information.