Shafaqna English- Apple and Google warn users of targeted cyber attacks in more than 150 countries, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
The companies said the alerts are part of efforts to counter government-backed espionage campaigns targeting hundreds of accounts across multiple countries, aiming to strengthen privacy protections amid rising digital threats worldwide.
Google stated in a 3 December announcement that it had sent warnings to hundreds of accounts in countries including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Angola, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, and Tajikistan. Most of the attempts reportedly used spyware tools developed by Intellexa, including its well-known program Predator.
Media reports also said Apple sent warnings to iPhone users in over 80 countries during the latest round, bringing the total number of affected countries to more than 150.
Sources: Middle East Monitor