This security exploit has thrust the Pegasus spyware back into the spotlight, following its ban by the Biden administration earlier in the year. Pegasus, developed by the Israel-based NSO Group, generated significant controversy when it was employed by various nations for surveillance purposes, particularly targeting journalists and activists. One infamous case involved Saudi Arabia’s alleged use of Pegasus to spy on journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who tragically met his demise in Turkey.
