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Yahya Assiri, a prominent Saudi dissident living in exile in Britain, is suing Saudi Arabia in London’s High Court, alleging his electronic devices were targeted with Pegasus and other spyware between 2018 and 2020. The lawsuit marks another legal challenge against a Gulf state in English courts over the use of spyware against dissidents.
Apple has issued a warning to iPhone users in 98 countries about potential mercenary spyware attacks, urging them to be vigilant. This is the second such warning from Apple in 2024, emphasizing the seriousness of the threat. The warning specifically highlights the possibility of remote compromise of iPhone devices linked to Apple IDs. While Apple has not disclosed the specific countries affected, TechCrunch has confirmed that India is one of them.