Today the iPhone maker confirmed being targeted as part of hacking efforts on differents companies.

Apple released this statement:

'Apple has identified malware which infected a limited number of Mac systems through a vulnerability in the Java plug-in for browsers. The malware was employed in an attack against Apple and other companies, and was spread through a website for software developers. We identified a small number of systems within Apple that were infected and isolated them from our network. There is no evidence that any data left Apple. We are working closely with law enforcement to find the source of the malware.

Since OS X Lion, Macs have shipped without Java installed, and as an added security measure OS X automatically disables Java if it has been unused for 35 days. To protect Mac users that have installed Java, today we are releasing an updated Java malware removal tool that will check Mac systems and remove this malware if found.'

Hackers targeted computer used by this employees but they confirmed that no data left Apple.

Apple blocked Java from its Mac's citing security vulnerabilities last month and the announces the release of an update in the coming days to protect  users.

The N.Y Times reported that the cyberattacks came from offices on Shangai.