Apple has informed a number of iPhone users that their devices could be infected with spy software ( software ). Techcrunch writes about it , referring to the statements of probable victims of harmful software.
Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino became one of the first to receive a warning from Apple. He reported that he received an email and a text message with attack message . The letter stated that he was not the only one who suffered this attack. Pellegrino stressed that messages are sent to violated users in 100 countries .
similar message also received by Dutch activist Eve Wlarrdsingerbruck . It regards the attack as an attempt to make her silence because of her active civic position. Apple not specify what spy software was used for attack, and did not inform what the targets the intruders pursued . In its letter the company noted that the attack could be aimed at specific persons, in particular through their activities or public statements.
Last year, Apple has reported users twice in different countries about possible attacks by spyware , which penetrated the device without the knowledge of the owners. However, at this point the company not provide additional details about specific threats or incidents associated with attack.
