Core Insights - Apple has informed several individuals that their devices were targeted in a spyware campaign, as reported by the French government [1] - The French national cybersecurity response unit confirmed that Apple sent notifications on September 3 to customers whose devices may have been compromised [2] Group 1: Notification and Response - Receiving a threat notification indicates that at least one device linked to a customer's iCloud account has been targeted and could be compromised [2] - The number of individuals affected by the September 3 notification, the specific spyware used, and the timeline of the intrusions remain unclear [2] Group 2: Historical Context and Precedents - Apple regularly notifies victims of targeted attacks and advises them to seek assistance from Access Now's digital security lab [3] - Previous notifications have been sent to victims in various regions, including Iran, Europe, and India, regarding mercenary spyware attacks [3] - Notably, France's President Emmanuel Macron changed his phone in 2021 after being targeted by NSO Group's Pegasus spyware [3]