Dark Web misuse of Pegasus spyware name rises, exploited by hackers for financial gain.

Fake Pegasus spyware's misuse surges on Dark Web, warn researchers, following Apple's recent notification to users in 92 countries about a 'mercenary spyware' attack. Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK found widespread misuse of Pegasus spyware's name, with hackers leveraging the reputation for financial gains. Researchers analysed 25,000 posts on Telegram, many claiming to sell authentic Pegasus source code.

May 23, 2024
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