This post is about the Pegasus spyware.
Read the following articles:
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-57881364
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20210924-mobile-phones-of-five-french-cabinet-ministers-infected-by-pegasus-malware
Discuss how can the Pegasus spyware infect a device. What data may be compromised with the use of the Pegasus spyware? Which devices are vulnerable if attacked by the Pegasus spyware? In your opinion, what are your concerns about the privacy shortcomings of smartphones with respect to the Pegasus spyware.
Discuss the controversies surrounding the use of the Pegasus spyware used by states/governments?
Research about the questions mentioned above and write a post describing it (450 – 500 words). You should focus on how the vulnerability, breach or attack works, including the devices, protocols or applications that can be attacked. Also, describe how this topic affects today’s society. This description should be in your own words. Do not copy from any references that you find.
Include references to any websites or articles that you consulted (not counted in your word count).
