Pegasus spyware infections found on several private sector phones

Pegasus spyware infections found on several private sector phones
Summary: New findings by iVerify reveal that zero-click Pegasus spyware is affecting a broader range of individuals, including business executives, not just members of civil society. During December alone, Pegasus was detected on 11 out of 18,000 tested devices. This alarming trend increases concerns about corporate and personal security amidst a growing spyware crisis.

Affected: iVerify, Business Executives, NSO Group, Various Industries

Keypoints :

  • Pegasus spyware detected on 11 of 18,000 devices during one month of testing.
  • Victims include executives in finance, real estate, and logistics, highlighting broader implications.
  • The iVerify app allows users to scan for spyware and offers real-time assessment through machine learning.
  • Many victims experienced attacks over several years, with varying Pegasus variants identified.
  • Only half of the infected individuals had received threat notifications from Apple, raising security concerns.

Source: https://therecord.media/pegasus-spyware-infections-iverify