数百万iPhone用户面临更严重的间谍软件风险

Apple has warned that a large share of iPhone users remain exposed to sophisticated spyware attacks because they have not upgraded to the latest version of iOS. According to the company, roughly half of eligible iPhones worldwide are still running older software, leaving hundreds of millions of devices without recent security protections designed to block so-called mercenary spyware. These tools are not typical consumer malware. They are usually developed by specialized vendors and deployed in targeted campaigns that exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities to gain deep access to devices. Once installed, spyware can read messages, track location data, activate microphones or cameras, and extract sensitive information without the user’s awareness. …