What should users do when their iPhone is attacked by malware?

Apple said iPhone users in 92 countries could be targets of mercenary spyware attacks. However, the company refused to disclose the cause of the incident. "We cannot provide further information about why we are sending you this notification, as it may help malware attackers adjust their behavior to avoid detection in the future," quote Apple announcement.

Ransomware for hire is Apple's way of referring to government-backed malware attacks on enemy nations. "Apple has detected that you are being targeted by a malware attack to gain remote control of an iPhone associated with Apple ID -xxx-," the technology company said.

According to TechCrunch, Apple sent this warning via email and iMessage linked to the user's Apple ID. In addition, the notification also appears when users access the Apple account login website.

The company said that although it cannot be 100% certain of its ability to identify attacks, the warning is well-founded and asked users to take it "seriously".

Apple's recommendations to users before the incident of malware attacking the iPhone

Previously, last October, Apple sent a similar warning to a number of journalists and politicians in India. After that, Amnesty International announced that they found NSO Group's Pegasus spy software in the iPhones of famous journalists in this country.

Warnings about spyware are often sent out as countries prepare to hold elections. Recently, many technology companies said they had recorded many activities aimed at influencing election results in some countries.

Apple recommends that users who receive the above notification contact the company's technical department for support. Meanwhile, iPhone users who have not received warnings also need to be extremely wary of security risks.

Technology experts recommend that to prevent malicious attacks, users should avoid installing applications from unofficial sources, do not click on strange links, or follow instructions from people they do not know.

At the same time, regularly update all software updates from the manufacturer. Users should also periodically turn off the phone and turn it back on to prevent malicious code from residing in the phone's memory.