Apple Alerts Indian Journalists and Opposition Politicians of Hacking Attempts by Government

Apple has warned at least 20 prominent Indians, including opposition politicians and journalists, that they were targeted by state-sponsored cyberattacks, raising concerns about government surveillance. The notifications, sent by Apple, did not explicitly name the Indian government as the perpetrator or confirm the success of the hacking attempts. This comes after allegations emerged in 2021 that hundreds of Indian phone numbers were potential targets for surveillance using the Pegasus spyware. The Indian government has neither confirmed nor denied its use of Pegasus. Apple's warnings highlight the need for accountability and transparency regarding the use of spyware and surveillance in India.