Apple Inc has promptly responded to the discovery of zero-day exploits used against a member of a civil society organization in Washington, D.C. The exploits were uncovered by Citizen Lab, an internet watchdog group. Apple's recent security update patches these vulnerabilities, ensuring the protection of iPhone users. The zero-day exploits were part of an exploit chain designed to deliver NSO Group's notorious Pegasus malware. The incident highlights the role of civil society organizations as early warning systems for global cybersecurity.