2024/01/01 by Karwan Mustafa Kareem, Kareem, Karwan
Computer Science · #Advanced Malware Detection Techniques #Cryptography and Security (cs.CR) #Digital and Cyber Forensics #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Network Security and Intrusion Detection
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2404.19677
openalex publication_date 2024/01/01 · openalex created_date 2024/05/03 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
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.