German government spyware warning reaches lawmakers as Apple alerts span 99 countries

The German government’s spyware warning has reached lawmakers and public figures after Apple alerted iPhone users to possible targeting. Germany’s federal cybersecurity office, BSI , said in a weekend notice that members of the Bundestag and other prominent individuals had received Apple threat notifications. The alerts were part of a batch sent to users in 99 countries . Key takeaways BSI identified Bundestag members among Apple alert recipients. Zero-click spyware can attack phones without user interaction. Apple alerts signal possible targeting, not confirmed compromise. Germany’s BKA reportedly obtained Pegasus access in 2019. German government’s spyware warning prompts outreach BSI warned politicians and public figures about government-backed spyware after learning of the Apple notifications.

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