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The Pegasus Virus: A New Age of Cyber Espionage

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In the world of digital threats, few names have struck as much fear and controversy as Pegasus. Developed by the Israeli cyber intelligence company NSO Group, Pegasus is a sophisticated form of spyware capable of infiltrating mobile devices and turning them into surveillance tools. Unlike most traditional malware, which often requires user interaction, Pegasus is notorious for its ability to carry out zero-click attacks—where no action is required from the victim. This blog will explore what Pegasus is, how it works, who it targets, and what you can do to protect yourself. What is Pegasus? Pegasus is a piece of malware designed for espionage, allowing the attacker to gain complete access to the target’s smartphone or other mobile devices. Once installed, it can collect data such as text messages, call logs, emails, photos, videos, and even record phone calls and real-time conversations. In essence, it turns a target’s device into a highly intrusive surveillance tool. The software made ...

Understanding Cyber Forensics: The Digital Detective Work

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In the digital world, where cyber threats are ubiquitous, the capacity to look into and locate digital evidence is essential. The process of locating, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence in a way that is legally admissible is known as cyber forensics, sometimes known as digital forensics. Consider it the CSI of the digital sphere: a vital field that supports organizations and law enforcement in their efforts to combat cybercrimes, data breaches, and other malevolent activity.   What is Cyber Forensics? Cyber forensics involves the investigation of devices such as computers, smartphones, networks, and even cloud environments, to discover digital traces left behind by hackers, insiders, or criminal organizations. These digital footprints can be emails, files, browsing histories, or even system logs that provide valuable clues to the nature of an incident.   The process typically involves three main steps:   ·      ...