The researchers called Pegasus software a modular malware As per their findings, once Pegasus scans a target’s phone, it then installs different modules as per requirement. Researchers from Kaspersky, a prominent cybersecurity company, used the word “total surveillance” while referring to the capabilities of the Pegasus software. As per cybersecurity researchers, Pegasus can access on messages, calls, app activity, user location, video camera and microphone from the compromised device. Once installed, Pegasus can potentially access every information available on the phone, even encrypted chats and files. A single missed call can install the software on the targets phone which then deletes the call log entry to ensure that the victim of the hacking remains unaware. The software can also be installed by exploiting a security bug in voice calls through WhatsApp and similar apps. The attack takes advantage of how essential mobile devices are in our lives, spying on voice communications, camera, email, messaging, GPS, passwords, and contact lists. The hacking could happen by making the target click on a malicious url sent to their phone. Read Lookouts investigation into this highly sophisticated espionage software. There are some reported methods which are employed to compromise a phone through the Pegasus software. The attack takes advantage of how essential mobile devices are in our lives.

The biggest USP of Pegasus for its users is the seamless intrusion it promises where an individual targetted may not even have an idea that their phone is compromised. Read Lookouts investigation into this highly sophisticated espionage software.

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