The Dark Side of Pegasus: How Advanced Spyware is Used to Hack Phones

🔒Pegasus is one of the most advanced and expensive spyware in the world, capable of infiltrating smartphones and collecting private information.

🌍Governments and intelligence agencies are the main clients of the NSO Group, the developer of Pegasus.

👥Pegasus has been used to target journalists, activists, and politicians, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.

💰Acquiring Pegasus spyware requires significant financial resources, making it inaccessible for the general public.

🔑The spyware is installed through suspicious links sent to the target's phone, granting hackers full control over the device.

What is Pegasus?

—Pegasus is a powerful spyware developed by the NSO Group. It is used to hack smartphones and collect sensitive information.

Who uses Pegasus?

—Pegasus is primarily used by government intelligence agencies, as officially requested by governments themselves.

Who are the victims of Pegasus?

—The victims of Pegasus include journalists, activists, and politicians targeted for their work or beliefs.

How does Pegasus work?

—Pegasus is installed on the target's phone through malicious links. Once installed, it enables hackers to monitor calls, messages, and use the device's camera and microphone.

Can anyone purchase Pegasus?

—Pegasus is not available for general purchase. It is sold exclusively to government intelligence agencies and requires significant financial resources.

00:00Introduction to the hacking incident involving Al Jazeera Arabica.

04:59The discovery of Pegasus spyware and its connection to NSO Group

09:35Targeting of specific individuals, including journalists and activists.

10:57The process of monitoring a hacked phone suspected of using Pegasus.

12:48The capabilities and limitations of Pegasus spyware.