Pegasus Spyware Infections More Widespread Than Anticipated

iVerify, a mobile device security firm, has launched a spyware detection feature that has already identified seven infections of the notorious Pegasus malware among 2,500 device scans. The tool, available to both paying and free users, uses a combination of malware signature-based detection, heuristics, and machine learning to identify spyware on iOS and Android devices. The findings challenge the narrative that spyware targets only activists and journalists, revealing infections among business leaders and government officials. This development highlights the growing prevalence of spyware and the need for accessible detection tools.