Context :
‘I
had Pegasus on my phone,’ says Rahul Gandhi at Cambridge; / Indian Express / 03
Mar 2023
Extract :
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi,
during his recent lecture at Cambridge University, alleged that the Israeli
spyware Pegasus had been used to snoop on him and several other politicians.
He alleged that he had been
warned by intelligence officers to be “careful” while speaking on the phone as
his calls were being recorded.
“I myself had Pegasus on my phone.
Large number of
politicians have Pegasus on their phones. I’ve been called by Intelligence
officers who say please be careful of what you say on your phone as we are
recording the stuff,” the Congress leader had said, according to news agency
ANI.
Dear Rahulji
,
I am surprised that no one from your audience asked you the following question which I asked ChatGPT :
Question
:
How does Mobile based malware " zero click remote exploit
" work ? Would the owner of the infected mobile, ever get to know what
data about him , is being collected without his knowledge ? Which companies
provide such " INVISIBLE " malware ?
Answer :
"Zero-click
remote exploit" is a type of mobile-based malware that can infect a device
without any action from
the user,
such as clicking on a link or downloading an attachment. These exploits take
advantage of
vulnerabilities in the device's operating
system or applications to gain control of the device.
Once a
device is infected with this type of malware, the attacker can gain access to sensitive information, such
as personal data, login credentials, and
financial information.
They
can also remotely control the device, such
as turning on the camera or microphone, and
stealing sensitive information without the user's knowledge.
It is
difficult for the owner of an infected mobile to know what data is being
collected without their knowledge,
as these types of malware are designed to operate invisibly and stealthily.
Some
signs of a potential malware
infection may include decreased battery life,
unusual data usage, and the device running slower than usual.
As for
the companies that provide such "invisible" malware, it is illegal to
create or distribute malware, so no
legitimate company would offer such products. Criminal organizations and individuals can create and distribute
malware, either to steal information or to
sell access to infected devices to other criminals.
It's
important to keep your mobile devices updated with the latest security patches
and avoid downloading apps from untrusted sources to minimize the risk of being
infected with mobile-based malware. If you suspect that your device has been
infected, you should immediately disconnect it from the internet and seek
assistance from a cybersecurity professional.
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.hemenparekh.ai / 05
March 2023
Related Readings :
Ø
Balancing : National Security vs
Personal Privacy…………………… 19 July 2021
Ø
Pegasus : Give it to a Surgeon ………………………………………………….. 20 July 2021
Ø Will
mother Medusa replace son Pegasus ? …………………………. 29 July 2021
Ø Dear
Supreme : How about asking Pegasus to file an Affidavit ? 15 Sept 2021
Ø Pegasus
Committee : Terms of Reference
………………………….. 26 Sept 2021
Ø
Supremely Satisfactory ………………………………………………………………. 27 Oct 2021
Ø
Microsoft says : User is the
Content ………………………………………… 30 Jan 2022
Ø Surveillance
: make it a “ Compromise Issue “ ? ………………………… 28 Mar 2022
CC:
Shri Ashwini Vaishnawji ……..( av.odisha@sansad.nic.in )
Shri Shri
Kiren Rijiju …… …..( kiren.rijiju@sansad.nic.in )
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur …( anuragthakur.mp@sansad.nic.in )
Dr. Jitendra Singh ……………..( drjitendras@gmail.com )
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