Apple warns about spyware on iPhone users in 92 countries.

Apple is warning iPhone users in 92 countries about targeted attacks by hired spies, Reuters reported. In a threat alert sent to targeted users, the IT giant identified attempts to "remotely hack into iPhones." The company did not describe the attacks as targeting a "specific state sponsor." According to German website Heise, after recent warnings from opposition politicians and journalists in India, the government has shown its displeasure. In response to a wave of sophisticated attacks against Apple users (e.g.

Pegasus, DevilsTongue and Hermit), the company developed a new security feature called lockdown mode to protect users from high-precision cyberattacks. Some of the protections implemented in Lock Mode include blocking messages, restricting web browsing, and blocking wired connections to a computer or accessories when the iPhone is locked. Apple recommends that targeted iPhone users update their devices to the latest software version and contact cybersecurity experts to investigate potential compromises.