Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has warned its users in India and 91 other countries that they could be potential victims of a “mercenary spyware attack.” The tech giant found that the attackers tried to “remotely compromise the iPhone” and informed users about the potential attack through a notification email.
Mercenary spyware attacks are rare and more sophisticated than malware attacks. They attempt to remotely infiltrate and control smartphones and other devices without the knowledge or consent of the users.
Apple has sent multiple notifications, such as the above, multiple times a year since 2021, and has notified users in more than 150 countries in total to date.
Is Apple a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Analysts are cautiously optimistic about AAPL stock, with a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 16 Buys, 10 Holds, and one Sell. Year-to-date, AAPL has declined by more than 10%, and the average AAPL price target of $202.95 implies an upside potential of 20.9% from current levels.
