Pegasus is a highly sophisticated spyware developed by the Israeli cyber-intelligence company NSO Group. It is designed to infiltrate smartphones and secretly monitor the target without their knowledge. Pegasus is primarily used by governments and law enforcement agencies for surveillance, but it has also been linked to the illegal tracking of journalists, activists, and political figures.
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How Pegasus Works:
- Zero-Click Exploits: It can infect devices without any user interaction, exploiting vulnerabilities in apps like iMessage and WhatsApp.
- Remote Installation: Delivered via malicious links, SMS, or exploited system weaknesses.
- Deep Access: Gains control over calls, messages, emails, camera, microphone, and location.
- End-to-End Encryption Bypass: Captures data before it is encrypted, making it undetectable in encrypted chats like WhatsApp and Signal.
- Self-Destruction: Can delete itself to erase evidence of infection.
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Signs of Pegasus Infection:
Since Pegasus is designed to be stealthy, detecting it is difficult. However, possible signs include:
✔️ Unusual Battery Drain
✔️ Overheating of the Device
✔️ High Data Usage
✔️ Random Reboots or Device Lag
Forensics tools like Mobile Verification Toolkit (MVT) by Amnesty International can help detect traces of Pegasus.
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How to Protect Yourself:
✅ Keep Your Device Updated – Install the latest security patches.
✅ Avoid Clicking Unknown Links – Pegasus often spreads through phishing links.
✅ Use Encrypted & Open-Source Apps – Prefer Signal, ProtonMail, or apps with transparency.
✅ Turn Off Your Phone Regularly – Some reports suggest rebooting can temporarily disrupt Pegasus.
✅ Use a Security-Focused Phone – Devices like iPhones (with Lockdown Mode) or Android phones with GrapheneOS can add extra protection.
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