Summary

A new app, costing only $1, allows users to scan their iPhones for the Pegasus spyware created by NSO Group. This spyware, capable of accessing nearly all phone data via zero-click exploits, is sold to governments, some with poor human rights records. While Apple attempts to detect Pegasus, iVerify's app offers proactive detection using a combination of methods, having already identified seven infected devices out of 2,500 scans. Interestingly, the affected users weren't solely activists or journalists but also spanned various professions, surprising security experts. The app provides monthly scans for a one-time fee, with a subscription service also available.