Why is it in the news?
- Apple has issued warnings to users in India and other countries regarding potential “mercenary spyware”
About Mercenary Spyware
- Mercenary spywares are designed to remotely infiltrate and compromise smartphones and other devices without the knowledge or consent of the users.
- They target specific individuals and can be used to monitor movements, communications, and steal private data.
- Some notable examples of mercenary spywares include Pegasus, FinSpy, and Galileo.
| Spyware · Spyware refers to malicious software or malware that is installed on a computing device without the end user’s knowledge. · Spyware monitors or steals sensitive information from the infected device.
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