Apple stops warning of 'state-sponsored' attacks, now alerts about 'mercenary spyware'

Apple revised its threat notifications to avoid attributing attacks to specific actors or regions, instead labeling them as “mercenary spyware” (e.g., Pegasus) due to attribution challenges and the sophistication of these threats; the change coincides with alerts in 92 countries, including India, amid political scrutiny, and affected users are directed to Access Now for support.