These attacks usually target journalists, activists, politicians, and diplomats. Apple has sent alerts to iPhone users in 100 countries and recommends they enable Lockdown Mode.

Apple this week sent out notices to people who may have been targeted with government-sponsored spyware attacks, reports TechCrunch. An

Apple has issued urgent notifications to hundreds of targeted iPhone users across 100 countries warning of sophisticated "mercenary spyware" attacks that can transform devices into surveillance tools without requiring user interaction.