Apple Inc. has altered its terminology regarding hacking alerts, now referring to “state-backed attackers” as “mercenary hackers.” This change comes amidst speculation of pressure from the Indian government to provide deniability for hacking attempts on political figures, journalists, and activists. The revised language aims to divert direct attribution from individual nation-states. Recent media reports suggested a fresh wave of hacking notifications in India and 91 other countries, although public confirmation from affected users is yet to surface. This development follows previous misleading claims regarding the reach of such alerts last November.
Apple Revises Language on Hacking Alerts Amid Speculation of Government Pressure
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