Rising Concerns Over Pegasus Spyware Infections on Smartphones

Security firm iVerify has identified that a business leader's iPhone was targeted by Pegasus spyware, highlighting the risk of commercial espionage. While Pegasus is typically used by governments for surveillance, its misuse for targeting business figures is concerning. iVerify detected spyware on seven iPhones from a pool of 2,500 users, indicating a potential historical compromise. The firm also noted an increase in spyware exploits by government-backed hackers, including a possible link to the China-backed Salt Typhoon group targeting U.S. officials' phones.