German government spyware warning reaches lawmakers as Apple alerts span 99 countries
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The German government’s spyware warning has reached lawmakers and public figures after Apple alerted iPhone users to possible targeting. Germany’s federal cybersecurity office, BSI , said in a weekend notice that members of the Bundestag and other prominent individuals had received Apple threat notifications. The alerts were part of a batch sent to users in 99 countries . Key takeaways BSI identified Bundestag members among Apple alert recipients. Zero-click spyware can attack phones without user interaction. Apple alerts signal possible targeting, not confirmed compromise. Germany’s BKA reportedly obtained Pegasus access in 2019.
Source: The Cryptonomist
