Apple urges Opposition MPs to take 'state-sponsored attack' warning seriously: ‘You are being targeted because...’

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MPs, including TMC Mahua Moitra, Congress' Shashi Tharoor and Pawan Khera, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Raghav Chadha that the alleged threat notification they received on their Apple IDs warning them of ‘possible state-sponsored attack’ was because of "who you are or what you do". Apple has warned the politicians that if their devices are compromised by a State- sponsored attacker, they might be able to remotely access their sensitive data, communications or even the camera and microphone.

"While it's possible this is a false alarm, please take this warning seriously," Apple warned in the mail shared by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on X. Several opposition leaders claimed on Tuesday that they have received an alert from Apple, warning them of "State-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise" their iPhones and alleged hacking by the government, a charge Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rejected but ordered a thorough probe.

On August 23, the tech giant said on its website that Apple threat notifications are designed to inform and assist users who may have been targeted by State-sponsored attackers. In the mail as well as on its website, Apple warned that "these attackers are likely targeting you individually because of who you are or what you do".

Apple warned that State-sponsored attackers apply exceptional resources to target a very small number of specific individuals and their devices, which makes these attacks much harder to detect and prevent. "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels