"Apple's Global Alert: Mercenary Spyware Threat to iPhone Users"
Apple has updated its spyware threat notification system to specifically alert users who may have been individually targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, singling out companies like NSO Group for developing commercial surveillance tools used by state actors. The update comes amid global efforts to counter the misuse and proliferation of commercial spyware, with governments working to develop safeguards against invasive surveillance technology. A recent report by Google's Threat Analysis Group and Mandiant revealed that commercial surveillance vendors were behind the exploitation of a significant number of zero-day vulnerabilities, particularly targeting web browsers and mobile devices.