Apple’s Spyware Alert Frenzy: France’s iPhone Users Get Fourth Warning in 2025!

Apple has alerted French users to a spyware campaign targeting their devices, marking the fourth notification this year. These sophisticated attacks aim at high-profile individuals, including journalists and politicians. Meanwhile, the number of U.S. investors in the spyware market has tripled, raising concerns about the growing influence of commercial spyware vendors.

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Hot Take:

Looks like Apple’s devices in France have become the new vacation spot for spyware! With zero-click attacks and complex espionage moves, your iPhone may be more popular than you are. Who knew that gadgets could have such an exciting social life?

Key Points:

  • Apple has alerted French users about a spyware campaign targeting their devices.
  • This is the fourth time in 2025 that such alerts have been issued in France.
  • High-profile individuals such as journalists and politicians are the primary targets.
  • A recent security flaw in WhatsApp and an iOS bug were exploited for zero-click attacks.
  • The U.S. has seen a sharp increase in investments in spyware technologies.

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