Apple sent new round of cyber threat notifications to users in 84 countries

WASHINGTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Apple has sent a new round of cyber threat notifications to users in 84 countries, the company said on Friday of its latest efforts to insulate customers against surveillance threats.

Apple regularly issues warnings to users when it determines they may have been targeted by state-backed hackers. Apple did not address questions about the number of users targeted or provide further details on the alleged surveillance.

(Reporting by Raphael SatterEditing by David Goodman)