Apple has notified iPhone users in 100 countries about potential spyware attacks targeting them.
Users like Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino and Dutch activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek received alerts from Apple regarding targeted mercenary spyware attacks.
Lockdown Mode, an extreme protection feature for highly targeted individuals, has been introduced by Apple to limit attack surface and enhance security.
Apple's announcement of a $100 billion share repurchase program and better-than-expected job growth in America were also highlighted in the news.