Saralnama90 individuals have been targeted by advanced spyware on WhatsApp. The attack focused on journalists and civil society members from Italy. iPhone and Mac users are at risk. Apple and WhatsApp have warned about these 'zero-day' attacks. The spyware can compromise devices and access data without user action. WhatsApp has notified affected users about the threat. Experts are working to find solutions to prevent such sophisticated attacks in the future. The full extent of the spy campaign remains unknown. (Updated 1 Sep 2025, 07:41 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 90 individuals have been targeted by advanced spyware on WhatsApp
- The attack focused on journalists and civil society members from Italy
- iPhone and Mac users are at risk