Apple's approach to alerting victims of spyware attacks involves notifying individuals targeted by government spyware and directing them to seek assistance.
Apple recommends contacting Access Now, a nonprofit operating a digital helpline for civil society members, rather than contacting Apple's own security engineers.
Cybersecurity experts support Apple's approach, as these notifications have been crucial for spyware accountability research and have provided victims with the necessary information and support.
Apple's alert system helps individuals know they are being targeted, that something potentially anomalous is happening with their device, and directs them to the appropriate helpline for help and triage.