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Apple has introduced the first-ever iPhone Air.

iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air come with key security upgrade to prevent Pegasus-like spyware attacks

September 11, 2025 3:12 pm

While security experts acknowledged the “major security improvements”, they also criticised the way Apple has framed the security feature’s effectiveness.

The $167 million in damages awarded to Meta deals a fatal blow to the NSO Group.

Why a US court has ordered Pegasus-maker NSO Group to pay Meta $167 million

May 07, 2025 6:39 pm

Meta’s legal battle against NSO Group carries potential ramifications for India, which was the second-most targeted country in the 2019 WhatsApp hacking campaign involving Pegasus spyware.

Knowledge Nugget: Why are Pegasus and other spywares in the news important for the UPSC exam?

Knowledge Nugget: Why are spywares like Pegasus in the news important for the UPSC exam?

April 17, 2025 10:30 pm

India is the second most impacted country by NSO Group's spyware globally; court documents reveal that Pegasus was used to target 100 Indians. But what exactly is Pegasus, and how does it infect a device? Here's all you need to know — including other spyware and malware that have recently made news.

India second most impacted by NSO Group spyware globally: Pegasus used to target 100 Indians, court documents show

April 12, 2025 9:50 pm

It was earlier reported that use of Pegasus extended to devices in India, including those allegedly belonging to journalists, politicians, Union ministers, besides members of the civil society.

WhatsApp won the case against Pegasus maker NSO Group in the US last year.

India second-most targeted by NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware in 2019, new court filing shows

April 10, 2025 5:53 pm

A new document in the WhatsApp vs Pegasus maker NSO Group case reveals that the notorious spyware developed by the Israeli firm may have affected around 100 individuals in India.

Pegasus is a spyware that can infect mobile devices without any user interaction. (Image Source: Microsoft Designer)

What is Pegasus, the notorious spyware WhatsApp defeated in court? 7 points

December 22, 2024 9:06 am

After WhatsApp's victory over the NSO Group in the Thursday ruling, the spotlight is back on Pegasus. Here's a brief explainer on the infamous spyware.

iVerify has developed a tool that can detect signs of Pegasus infection.

Pegasus spyware threat looms over ordinary users, claims security firm iVerify

December 06, 2024 2:54 pm

Pegasus, one of the most notorious mobile spywares was found infecting seven out of the 2,500 scanned devices.

NSO Group’s Pegasus pitch: ‘Heaven’, ‘Eden’, ‘Erised’ & $6.8 million/year licence

November 28, 2024 7:30 am

The documents reveal that between April 2018 and May 2020, the company charged its customers — “select government agencies approved by the Government of Israel”— $6.8 million (Rs 57.3 crore) for a one-year license.

iPhone spyware alert | iPhone Pegasus | Apple threat alert

Apple warns iPhone users in India, 97 other countries of Pegasus-like spyware attack

July 12, 2024 10:50 am

Apple has once again notified users that their iPhone may have been affected by a potential mercenary spyware like Pegasus.

Apple says ‘mercenary software’ like Pegasus may be attacking certain iPhones. What is this threat, and should you worry?

April 12, 2024 10:41 pm

In threat notifications sent in the middle of the night on April 10, Apple told certain users that the attackers were 'likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do'. Why does Apple send out these alerts?