Android: how to know if my smartphone is vulnerable to the Pegasus virus



The devices Android They allow us to exchange files on different platforms. It doesn’t matter if it’s by email, WhatsApp, or some other app. But at the same time we are exposed to various dangers such as spyware or malware.

One of the biggest threats on mobile devices was recently revealed. It’s about the virus pegasusa spyware developed by a company in Israel that has infected the devices of influential personalities, presidents and government officials of different countries.

The portal made a review about this malicious program and its operation. Furthermore, he answered an important question that many smartphone users ask themselves: Can Pegasus infect my device?

What is Pegasus?

Pegasus is a spyware, spyware, that is installed on smartphones with Android or iOS system, whose purpose is to obtain data or important information to which the owner of the phone has access. This program was developed by the Israeli company NSO Group, and it is very difficult to detect. The virus is so powerful that it can infect the smartphone of anyone who is the target of an attack.

Pegasus is a virus that is very difficult to detect. Photo: Pexels



Can I be a victim of Pegasus?

Ordinary citizens only have to worry about common hacking threats, for which security patches have already been implemented, and phishing that seeks a user’s bank details. Pegasus targets are located in the spheres of power.

Spyware was designed to obtain information from people with government positions or with a high level of interference. Recently, it became known that two Spanish government officials had fallen victim to this virus. We must also remember that Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, was a victim of hacking in 2018.



Related News

Gmail: so you can edit and delete contacts you no longer need from the app

Have multiple contacts in your account gmail It may be necessary to keep you exchanging important information for work issues or simply for personal things.

Find out who is spying on your Gmail account and how you can eliminate it

Despite the many functions and benefits of the app of gmailit may happen that your account is not completely secure and that third parties have accessed it

Laptop: what is the “Alt Gr” button on your keyboard for

Had you sincerely noticed this detail of your laptop? Computers come with a variety of surprising features: there are those that are full screen, some even

Why it’s time to ‘dial up’ the power of mobile marketing

Article by Andy Gladwin, Head of Cheetah Digital's Global Mobile GTM.

Why it’s time to ‘dial up’ the power of mobile marketing

Article by Andy Gladwin, Head of Cheetah Digital's Global Mobile GTM.

Why it’s time to ‘dial up’ the power of mobile marketing

Article by Andy Gladwin, Head of Cheetah Digital's Global Mobile GTM.