Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) says members of the Bundestag and other public figures received Apple notifications warning that they may have been targeted by spyware.
The BSI advises anyone who receives such an alert to treat their device as potentially compromised. Apple's notifications signal possible targeting, but the company does not identify who may be responsible or confirm whether a device was successfully accessed. The BSI has not named the individuals who received alerts.
Spyware can expose private information, including messages and location data. Some tools use zero-click exploits, which can work without the recipient opening a link or file. Apple said its latest notifications reached users in 99 countries; the identity of those behind the suspected targeting remains unknown.
Clearer alert systems and stronger mobile security measures may help people and institutions respond faster to emerging digital threats.
