Apple Alerts Users to Government-Backed Spyware Attacks

TechCrunch · first seen 13.08.2026

Apple utilizes direct push notifications on iPhone lock screens to warn specific individuals identified as targets of state-sponsored spyware.

Apple directly notifies targeted users via lock screen push notifications regarding government spyware.

Sources

TechCrunch — If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously

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