Apple Issues Unprecedented Spyware Alert to Millions of Users

Apple has sent a security notification warning users about a new spyware threat, a move that cybersecurity investigators describe as unusually large in scale. While Apple routinely alerts customers when a new vulnerability is discovered, the sheer number of recipients this time has drawn attention from the security community. Investigators say the alert’s reach is the biggest Apple has ever issued, suggesting the spyware could be targeting a broad swath of the iOS ecosystem. The alert underscores the growing sophistication of mobile spyware and the need for users to keep their devices updated.