Tech Giants Shield Users with Cyber Threat Alerts

Apple and Google have sent new cyber threat alerts to users worldwide, warning of potential state-backed hacker surveillance. Both companies continue to alert users about spyware threats, with Google highlighting the targeting of accounts in several countries using Intellexa spyware, which evades sanctions.

Apple and Google have ramped up efforts to protect users globally by issuing a new wave of cyber threat notifications. This move comes as part of their ongoing strategy to shield customers from surveillance threats linked to state-backed hackers.

Apple's recent warning, issued on December 2, adds to the multinational tech firms' commitment to user privacy, with reports indicating that users across more than 150 countries were notified. Although Apple remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the alleged hacking activity, this notification is a crucial first line of defense against cyber threats.

Following closely, Google's announcement on December 3 highlighted the targeting of several hundred user accounts across varying regions by Intellexa spyware. Despite the U.S. government's sanctions on Intellexa, the company continues to operate, raising concerns about its widespread reach. These warnings, according to cybersecurity experts, can catalyze significant investigations and actions against spyware misuse.

(With inputs from agencies.)