Apple, Google Issue Global Alerts on State-Linked Hacking & Spyware

• Apple and Google issued new warnings to users worldwide about potential state-linked hacking threats and spyware.
• Apple sent alerts on December 2nd to users in over 150 countries regarding severe government-linked hacking attempts.
• Google notified users on December 3rd targeted by 'Intellexa' spyware, including accounts in Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Angola, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, and Tajikistan.
• These alerts highlight increasing efforts by major tech companies to combat spyware and surveillance campaigns.
• Previous warnings from Apple and Google have led to political and regulatory scrutiny, including EU investigations into spyware targeting officials.

Why It Matters: Your device might be targeted by state-linked hackers, Apple and Google warn.