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.

Mashable has reported on previous rounds of spyware notifications sent by Apple. The iPhone maker started sending these notifications to users it suspected of being targeted by "m

In the past, Apple has sent similar notifications to targets and victims of spyware, and directed them to contact a nonprofit that specializes in investigating such cyberattacks. Other tech companies, like Google and WhatsApp, have in recent years also periodically sent such notifications to their users.