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Pegasus is a spyware developed by the Israeli company NSO Group. It is designed to be able to infect and monitor the devices of targeted individuals, including smartphones and other mobile devices, and is marketed primarily to governments and law enforcement agencies for use in intelligence gathering and law enforcement operations.

Pegasus works by exploiting vulnerabilities in the operating system of the target device to gain access to the device's data and communications. Once installed, Pegasus is able to monitor a wide range of activities on the target device, including call logs, text messages, emails, and other forms of communication, as well as GPS location data, contacts, and other personal information.

Pegasus is also capable of activating the target device's camera and microphone, effectively turning the device into a surveillance tool that can be used to capture audio and video of the target's surroundings without their knowledge or consent.

One of the most controversial aspects of Pegasus is its ability to infect a device without any user interaction, using so-called "zero-click" exploits. This means that simply receiving a message or call can be enough for Pegasus to install itself on a device, making it incredibly difficult for the target to detect or prevent the spyware from being installed.

The use of Pegasus and other similar spyware has been the subject of much controversy, with concerns raised about the potential for abuse and violation of privacy, as well as the lack of transparency and oversight surrounding its use by governments and law enforcement agencies.