Malware malice: The Hindu Editorial on the Apple cyberattack alert

Email alerts from Apple to dozens of journalists and opposition leaders, warning of “state-sponsored attacks” on their devices, have sparked fears of a repeat of the recent Pegasus spyware attacks, likely carried out by the Indian government. While the Indian government has failed to tackle the issue, Western governments have taken robust measures. Experts have called for an independent investigation and government transparency over dealings with spyware providers.