Shri Rahul Gandhi’s cry : PEGASUS
Context :
‘I had Pegasus on my phone,’ says Rahul Gandhi at Cambridge; / Indian Express / 03 Mar 2023
Extract :
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his recent lecture at Cambridge University, alleged that the Israeli spyware Pegasus had been used to snoop on him and several other politicians.
He alleged that he had been warned by intelligence officers to be “careful” while speaking on the phone as his calls were being recorded.
“I myself had Pegasus on my phone.
Large number of politicians have Pegasus on their phones. I’ve been called by Intelligence officers who say please be careful of what you say on your phone as we are recording the stuff,” the Congress leader had said, according to news agency ANI.
Dear Rahulji ,
I am surprised that no one from your audience asked you the following question which I asked ChatGPT :
Question :
How does Mobile based malware " zero click remote exploit " work ? Would the owner of the infected mobile, ever get to know what data about him , is being collected without his knowledge ? Which companies provide such " INVISIBLE " malware ?
Answer :
"Zero-click remote exploit" is a type of mobile-based malware that can infect a device without any action from
the user, such as clicking on a link or downloading an attachment. These exploits take advantage of
vulnerabilities in the device's operating system or applications to gain control of the device.
Once a device is infected with this type of malware, the attacker can gain access to sensitive information, such
as personal data, login credentials, and financial information.
They can also remotely control the device, such
as turning on the camera or microphone, and stealing sensitive information without the user's knowledge.
It is difficult for the owner of an infected mobile to know what data is being collected without their knowledge,
as these types of malware are designed to operate invisibly and stealthily.
Some signs of a potential malware
infection may include decreased battery life, unusual data usage, and the device running slower than usual.
As for the companies that provide such "invisible" malware, it is illegal to create or distribute malware, so no
legitimate company would offer such products. Criminal organizations and individuals can create and distribute
malware, either to steal information or to sell access to infected devices to other criminals.
It's important to keep your mobile devices updated with the latest security patches and avoid downloading apps from untrusted sources to minimize the risk of being infected with mobile-based malware. If you suspect that your device has been infected, you should immediately disconnect it from the internet and seek assistance from a cybersecurity professional.
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With regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.hemenparekh.ai / 05 March 2023
Related Readings :
Ø Balancing : National Security vs Personal Privacy…………………… 19 July 2021
Ø Pegasus : Give it to a Surgeon ………………………………………………….. 20 July 2021
Ø Will mother Medusa replace son Pegasus ? …………………………. 29 July 2021
Ø Dear Supreme : How about asking Pegasus to file an Affidavit ? 15 Sept 2021
Ø Pegasus Committee : Terms of Reference ………………………….. 26 Sept 2021
Ø Supremely Satisfactory ………………………………………………………………. 27 Oct 2021
Ø Microsoft says : User is the Content ………………………………………… 30 Jan 2022
Ø Surveillance : make it a “ Compromise Issue “ ? ………………………… 28 Mar 2022
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