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Pegasus, Spyware, and Malware - oh my!

I know that this question has been asked before, but I am asking again because of the rate that technology advances.


Is there a way to scan the iPhone 13 for malware, spyware, or Pegasus? I found a couple of emails in my junk folder claiming to have installed Pegasus on my phone and asking for money or they’ll do this or that.


my understanding is that it is not possible to install this stuff on the iPhone. Is that a fallacy?

iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 1, 2024 2:43 PM

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Aug 1, 2024 3:03 PM in response to mbwolfson1992

I found a couple of emails in my junk folder.......


That tells you all that you need to know about the legitimacy of these messages. Ignore, delete and keep working.


If you are a billionaire, a high ranking government official with top secret security clearance, or a spy.......it is still unlikely that you are a target, but it is a possibility.


Pegasus now requires well over a million dollars up front to even begin to try to crack a phone or iPad.


Think about it.......anyone that is smart enough to know how to get into your phone is never going to be dumb enough to ever let you know what is going on, or leave any trace of their presence.


If you really are worried......run Safety Check on your phone.


How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support






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Pegasus, Spyware, and Malware - oh my!

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