Apple threat notifications and spyware: what everyone should know

Apple now displays spyware threat alerts on the Lock Screen and Settings, making them more visible. The alerts indicate that Apple detected activity suggesting a mercenary spyware attack from vendors such as NSO Group, Paragon, or Cytrox, but do not confirm success or identify the attacker. Users are advised to seek expert forensic investigation to preserve evidence, analyze logs, and determine whether spyware was present.