Apple warns of new spyware campaign in France.

VHO - Apple has issued its fourth security warning in 2025, targeting users at high risk of sophisticated spyware attacks.

The French Information Security Agency has confirmed that Apple has issued a new series of security alerts related to a sophisticated spyware campaign. This is the fourth time in 2025 that Apple has sent notifications to individuals identified as targets of cyberattacks.

The latest warning from Apple.

According to reports, on September 3, 2025, Apple sent a warning to French citizens, following three previous warnings on March 5, April 29, and June 25. These warnings are typically sent to individuals at high risk of surveillance, including journalists, lawyers, social activists, politicians , high-ranking officials, or members of strategically important organizations.

Apple stated that receiving the notification means that at least one device linked to the user's iCloud account has been targeted and potentially compromised.

The threat from sophisticated espionage tools.

In the report, French security agencies emphasized that the spyware often involves well-known tools such as Pegasus, Predator, Graphite, or Triangulation. These are all particularly sophisticated tools, difficult to detect, and typically used only in targeted attack campaigns.

These types of attacks are not random but target influential individuals or those holding important positions in society, with the goal of gathering sensitive information or exerting political influence.

Instructions for alert recipients

Authorities recommend that those who have received a notification from Apple should:

Contact CERT-FR immediately for technical support and troubleshooting guidance.

Keep the warning email sent by Apple as is; do not delete or edit it.

Avoid changing devices (do not restore settings, delete apps, update, or restart), as these actions may affect the investigation.

In addition, users should also apply basic security measures when using mobile devices:

Do not click on suspicious links.

Use strong and different passwords for each service.

Always enable two-factor authentication (2FA) whenever possible.

The perpetrators are still unknown.

Currently, there is no official information about the group or organization behind this spyware campaign. Furthermore, its scope outside of France remains unconfirmed.

However, Apple's repeated warnings within just a few months indicate that cyberattack campaigns using spyware are on the rise, both in number and severity. This highlights the urgent need to raise awareness and equip individuals and organizations with cybersecurity knowledge.

According to 9to5mac

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