Apple Sent Mercenary Threat Notifications to iPhone Users in 92 Countries

Cynthia B Brumfield

Apr 11, 2024 — 16 min read

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Best Infosec-Related Long Reads for the Week of 11/16/24

Meta Addresses Pig-Butchering, Claims Two-Year Collaboration with Law Enforcement

US Charges Five Scattered Spider Members Tied to Hacking Spree

Digital Ad Data Firms Track the Movements of Military and Intel Workers Overseas