Yesterday I got a verified threat notification from Apple stating they detected a mercenary spyware attack against my iPhone.
We’re talking spyware like Pegasus.
All I know for sure right now is that someone is trying to intimidate me.
I have a message for them: It won’t work. pic.twitter.com/mLPVyttFwm
— Eva Vlaardingerbroek (@EvaVlaar) April 30, 2025
In her tweet, Vlaardingerbroek wrote, “Yesterday I got a verified threat notification from Apple stating they detected a mercenary spyware attack against my iPhone. We’re talking spyware like Pegasus. All I know for sure right now is that someone is trying to intimidate me. I have a message for them: It won’t work.”
Apple recommends that those who receive this alert enable Lockdown Mode by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Lockdown Mode. Apple states that the feature turns on in seconds and “offers the strongest protection for users like you who are individually targeted by the most sophisticated digital threats.”
“Mercenary spyware attackers are often persistent and will likely also try to target you through other channels, devices, and accounts not associated with Apple. Experts can provide the best advice for your specific circumstance, but if you are unable to reach an expert, as an additional precaution, change your passwords for any sensitive websites and services that you have accessed from your iPhone. If these attacks were successful in compromising your iPhone, they may have stolen your credentials for other services.”
-Apple
