Pegasus

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Pegasus is recognized as the most effective cyber-surveillance system available, developed by the NSO Group, an Israeli private corporation. The company claims its technology has saved lives by thwarting terrorists and criminals. However, this narrative is only part of the picture. The Pegasus system has also been used to spy on countless innocent individuals, including heads of state, diplomats, human rights defenders, political opponents, and journalists. This spyware is alarmingly invasive, capable of infecting a cell phone without the owner's knowledge, operating silently in the background. It can track movements in real time, control device microphones and cameras, and capture all forms of communication, including encrypted data. The information gathered can be exfiltrated and used for blackmail, intimidation, or silencing victims. Its full capabilities remain largely unknown, with experts suggesting that if one iPhone can be hacked, all iPhones are vulnerable. The narrative unfolds through a global investigation sparked by a significant data leak, revealing the alarming frequency of cyber intrusions and surveillance. Meticulously reported, this account exposes how authoritarian regimes are undermining democracy by eroding privacy, press freedom, and free speech, highlighting the lives affected by this unprecedented threat.