Is Your Phone a Target? Pegasus Spyware Infections might potentially be More Widespread Than Thought
New research suggests the powerful Pegasus spyware may be infecting more mobile devices than previously believed, raising concerns about privacy and security for American users.
A recent inquiry by iVerify, a mobile threat detection company, has uncovered a potentially alarming trend. Their findings indicate that infection rates for Pegasus spyware could be substantially higher than previously estimated. While the exact numbers remain undisclosed, experts warn that the implications for individual privacy are profound.
Pegasus,developed by the Israeli firm NSO Group,is a sophisticated piece of spyware capable of accessing a user’s entire mobile device. This includes messages, calls, photos, location data, and even the device’s microphone and camera. The software has been linked to governments and intelligence agencies around the world, raising concerns about its potential for abuse.”The pervasiveness of Pegasus is deeply troubling,” said a cybersecurity expert who wished to remain anonymous. “This spyware can turn your phone into …