However, it has introduced a Lockdown mode to circumvent spyware.

Apple haswarnediPhone users in 98 countries of potential mercenary spyware attacks.

The warning did not disclose the attackers' identities or the countries where users received notifications.

Apple notifies iPhone users in 98 countries of mercenary spyware attack

The vast majority of users will never be targeted by such attacks."

They can also track location, collect passwords, and harvest information from apps.

And the attacks are getting more sophisticated.

In the past, a victim had to press a link or download an image to activate the spyware.

Specific groups like journalists, activists, and government personnel are usually the primary targets.

It can hack both Android and iOS devices.