A Comprehensive Analysis of Pegasus Spyware and Its Implications for Digital Privacy and Security

• Published in: International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering Vol. 12; no. 3
• Main Author: Kareem, Karwan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 30.04.2024
• Subjects: Computer Science; Computer Science - Cryptography and Security; Computers and Society; Cryptography and Security; Pegasus spyware surveillance technology cybersecurity threats digital surveillance privacy breaches government surveillance mobile device security Zero-Day exploits privacy invasion cyber espionage; cyber espionage; privacy invasion; privacy breaches; digital surveillance; mobile device security; government surveillance; cybersecurity threats; surveillance technology; Pegasus spyware; Zero-Day exploits
• ISSN: 2147-6799
• DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2404.19677

This paper comprehensively analyzes the Pegasus spyware and its implications for digital privacy and security. The Israeli cyber intelligence company NSO Group's Pegasus has gained recognition as a potent surveillance tool capable of hacking into smartphones and extracting data without the user's knowledge [49], [50]. The research emphasizes the technical aspects of this spyware, its deployment methods, and the controversies surrounding its use. The research also emphasizes the growing worries surrounding digital privacy and security as a result of the prevalent use of advanced spyware. By delving into legal, ethical, and policy issues, the objective of this study is to deliver a holistic understanding of the challenges posed by Pegasus and similar spyware tools. Through a comprehensive examination of the subject, the paper presents potential solutions to mitigate the threats and protect users from invasive surveillance techniques.