“Illustration of a spyware attack targeting mobile devices.” Apple and Google issued alerts worldwide in December 2025 to warn users about state-sponsored spyware — a type of extremely powerful malware built by advanced groups, usually linked to governments or surveillance companies. What Is This Spyware? This spyware is not like normal viruses. It is designed to: secretly enter a phone stay completely hidden collect sensitive information and send it to attackers without the user noticing It can spy on major parts of the device such as the camera, microphone, chats, photos, and real-time screen. Why Did Apple and Google Send Global Alerts? Both companies detected multiple attempts where attackers used this spyware to target specific people. When such attempts are discovered, Apple and Google send “Threat Notifications.” They did not name the exact spyware, but based on past patterns, this category includes tools similar to: Pegasus (NSO Group) Predator (Intellexa All...