The emails are part of a common scam to get people to send money by threatening to leak embarrassing videos or personal information.
Numerous people on social media shared concerns after receiving an email that contained a photo of their homes. The writer of the email claims they have gathered the recipient’s personal information and webcam footage after gaining access to their device using a spyware called Pegasus. The writer of the email threatens to send the footage to all of the recipient’s contacts unless they send a payment through bitcoin.
Google Trends shows an increase in searches about Pegasus spyware in the last week.
THE QUESTION
Are emails that claim you’ve been watched through Pegasus spyware and include a photo of your home legit?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, emails that claim you’ve been watched through Pegasus spyware and include a photo of your home are not legit.
WHAT WE FOUND
Emails that …