**Apple Releases New Security Warnings Amid Persisting Spyware Risks**
In a recent announcement by France’s Information Security Agency, it has been confirmed that Apple has dispatched a new series of threat alerts to French citizens, marking the fourth campaign in 2025. This latest warning was issued on September 3, 2025, following earlier notifications on March 5, April 29, and June 25.
The agency’s findings indicate that since 2021, Apple has been diligently informing individuals who might have been targeted by advanced spyware threats. These tools, which encompass Pegasus, Predator, Graphite, and Triangulation, are recognized for their sophistication and challenge in detection. Victims of these attacks often include journalists, attorneys, activists, politicians, high-ranking officials, and members of strategic sector management teams.
Receiving a warning from Apple signifies that at least one device associated with the user’s iCloud account has been identified as targeted and might be at risk of being compromised. The alerts are transmitted via iMessage from verified Apple accounts, ensuring users are receiving authentic notifications.
Upon receipt of such warnings, users are urged to take specific steps:
1. Reach out to CERT-FR for technical support.
2. Preserve the notification email received from Apple.
3. Refrain from altering the device, such as resetting, deleting apps, or updating, since these activities could disrupt ongoing investigations.
The report also underscores general security guidelines, including steering clear of suspicious links, utilizing strong and distinctive passwords, and activating two-factor authentication whenever feasible.
Currently, there are no insights regarding the individuals responsible for this specific spyware operation or the identities of the targeted individuals, including those beyond France. The persistent threat of spyware remains a major worry, prompting Apple to persist in its endeavors to alert users to potential dangers.
