Opposition MPs, journalists receive ‘state-sponsored attack’ alerts on their Apple IDs. Explained

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Mahua Moitra, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, and two journalists on Tuesday claimed that they received an alert on their iPhones, Apple IDs purportedly alerting them against ‘state-sponsored’ attacks or hackers who were trying to gain access to the leaders' sensitive information, and access to the microphone and camera on their respective devices. According to the screengrabs shared by the politicians, and journalists who received the alert message on their iPhones, the email header read, “ALERT: State-sponsored attackers may be targeting your iPhone".

The email further read, "Apple believes you are being targeted by state-sponsored attackers who are trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID. These attackers are likely targeting you individually because of who you are or what you do.

If your device is compromised by a state-sponsored attacker, they may be able to remotely access your sensitive data, communications, or even the camera and microphone." “While it’s possible this is a false alarm, please take this warning seriously.", it added. "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels