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Apple Places Spyware Alerts on Lock Screen in 2023
Apple began showing spyware warnings on the Lock Screen and Settings in September 2023, a move that makes alerts harder to miss. The alerts indicate possible mercenary spyware activity but do not confirm a breach or identify the attacker. Users are urged to seek forensic help, especially activists, journalists, or human-rights defenders, and to follow Apple’s guidance. The article explains how to verify alerts, what forensic investigations entail, and why no single app can fully protect against