Apple warned German politicians against exposing their iPhones. According to a publication in Bild, the attack targeted senior political circles in the country, with members of the Bundestag and the federal government among the victims. The attackers appear to have installed "mercenary-style spyware" on the iPhones. This program provides access to messages, contacts, log entries, and geolocation data, while allowing discreet activation of the device's microphone and camera. The German Digital Minister, Carsten Wildberger, confirmed that he had received an alert about the attack, but did not provide further details.