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    Aug 26
    Apple has long warned users about potential spyware attacks, and is now placing alerts directly on devices’ Lock Screen and in Settings, making them harder to miss. Here’s what you need to know about what they mean for your digital security.
    What you need to know about Apple Threat Notifications:

Apple has long warned users about potential spyware attacks, and is now placing alerts directly on devices’ Lock Screen and in Settings, making them harder to miss. 

Here’s what you need to know about what they mean for your digital security.
     What is an Apple Threat Notification?

It’s an alert indicating that Apple has detected activity on your device consistent with a targeted attack involving “mercenary spyware,” high-grade surveillance software sold by companies like NSO Group or Paragon to governments.

The alert does not, however: 
Confirm if the attack succeeded
Provide more details about who is behind it, their motives, or the specific attack chronology

More analysis is needed to see the complete picture.
    How do I confirm if I was attacked by spyware?

If you received a notification, take it seriously and seek expert support from trusted professionals or organizations who can help you conduct a digital forensic investigation. 

In the meantime, do not reboot or reset the device, as you need to preserve the evidence for further analysis.

Spyware evolves quickly and is great at hiding its traces, so this process may take time. But investigators will guide you through it and help you regain control of your digital assets and communications.
     How do I know the notification is not a scam?

You should always be cautious about warnings like this!

A real Apple Threat Notification now appears in your iPhone’s Lock Screen and in Settings.

You will also receive an email, so verify that the sender is the one that Apple uses as of August 2026: threat-notifications@email.apple.com. If you log in to your Apple account, you will also see the alert as a banner at the top of the page.
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    Sep 3
    Our Digital Security Helpline Director, @MohdMaskati, joins Somewhere on Earth to unpack Apple’s spyware warnings, digital forensics, and how to build safer digital practices in an era of increasingly sophisticated spyware.
    AI Medical Devices: Are We Using Them Before We Know They Work?
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    AI Medical Devices: Are We Using Them Before We Know They Work?
    Podcast Episode · Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast · September 1 · 23m
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    Sep 2
    On July 27, 2026, the UK Supreme Court ruled that Bahrain cannot claim immunity over the hacking of Bahraini dissidents’ devices with FinSpy spyware. The ruling could have major implications for digital transnational repression. Read more:
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    U.K. Supreme Court Opens Door for Spyware Victims to Sue Foreign States
    The Kingdom of Bahrain cannot claim immunity from a suit by exiled dissidents over harm caused by spyware surveillance on U.K. soil.
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    Aug 31
    The Sound of the Silenced: Inside the ten-year global fight to keep the internet on
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    The Sound of the Silenced: Inside the ten-year global fight to keep the internet on
    From techradar.com
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    Aug 31
    Te invitamos a sumarte a esta convocatoria:
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    Aug 10
    📢 ¡Lanzamos la segunda edición de nuestros #MicroFondosPB! Si quieres impulsar una iniciativa que fortalezca los derechos digitales, la libertad de expresión y la participación ciudadana frente al autoritarismo digital en #LatAm, ¡postúlate! 🧵👇proboxve.org/investigacion/…
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