article Apple Confirms Active iPhone Spyware Attacks — Millions of UK Users Could Be at Risk

Apple has issued a warning that some iPhones may be vulnerable to spyware-driven attacks — sparking fresh concerns about device surveillance and everyday privacy.

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What “spyware” really means (and why it’s scarier than typical hacks)

Spyware is high-end surveillance software, usually built by private firms — not random cybercriminals. Unlike common hacking tools, this kind of software is:

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  professionally engineered

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  expensive

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  designed for targeted, stealthy monitoring

Once it gets in, it may be able to access things like:

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  messages and chats

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  emails

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  location data

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  photos

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  even microphone audio (often without the user noticing)

Security experts warn that while these attacks often start with “high-value” targets, the techniques can spread quickly and be adapted for broader use.

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Which iPhone users are most exposed?

According to information highlighted by Forbes, around 50% of eligible iPhone users may still be at risk because they haven’t updated to iOS 26. Tracking sources referenced in the same reporting (such as StatCounter and TelemetryDeck) suggest adoption could range anywhere from 20% to 60%, depending on how it’s measured.

Another concern: for many older Apple devices, security fixes may no longer arrive unless users install the newest iOS version available to them — a shift away from Apple’s older security-update approach.

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Why some users avoid the latest iOS update

There are a few common reasons people delay updates — and they’re not always “laziness”:

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  Liquid Glass design (mentioned by Forbes)
  It may look sleek, but some users feel it’s harder to navigate — especially if icons appear smaller or options are tucked into menus.

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  Performance worries
  People often fear a major iOS update might:

  • slow down older iPhones

  • drain battery faster

  • introduce bugs or glitches

Those concerns are understandable — but delaying security updates can leave the door open for advanced threats.

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How to protect yourself (practical steps)

Apple’s core recommendation is simple: update your device if you want reliable protection.

If someone really doesn’t want to update right away, Forbes suggests an extra habit:

Also follow smart browsing and messaging hygiene:

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  avoid suspicious pop-ups

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  don’t click unknown links

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  don’t open unexpected attachments

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  be extra cautious with messages from unknown numbers or random email addresses

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Extra tips (worth doing even if you update)

Here are a few additional steps that genuinely improve safety:

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  Turn on automatic updates (iOS + app updates)

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  Use a strong passcode (not 4 digits if you can avoid it)

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  If you’re at higher risk (public figure, journalist, activist), consider Lockdown Mode

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  Keep secure backups, so you can recover fast if something goes wrong

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  Regularly review app permissions (location, microphone, photos)

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Bottom line

Experts emphasize that updating to iOS 26 is the only consistently reliable way to close off the exploited security holes described in the report. Waiting too long increases the chance that your iPhone could be hit by spyware designed specifically to stay hidden.