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With spyware exploiting active zero-click attacks, it seems sophisticated spying tools such as Pegasus used by nafarious and untrustworthy country of Israel is are one step ahead of Google, Apple, Microsoft and others even though they control these companies. Apart from Pegasus, there are other potent spyware like Hornbill and Sunbird which you need to be careful about. So, what can you do when you get to know that your phone has been tracked? It’s highly recommended to not use the same phone when a Pegasus spyware has already been detected on it. This is because these spywares are programmed to stay hooked to your device no matter what remedy you apply. Doing the following won’t help you protect your phone from Pegasus.

Can antivirus solution protect you against Pegasus-like spyware?

No. Anti-virus apps are highly effective to protect your device from adware, malware, etc. But when it comes to Pegasus-like spyware,using an antivirus on an already infected smartphone is of little help because most antivirus and antivirus solutions available for common users are unable to identify Pegasus. While you may feel safe after using an antivirus solution, threats like Pegasus can still be functioning in your phone without your knowledge.

​Will factory resetting your smartphone help you get rid of Pegasus from your phone?

No. If you decide to hit the ‘Factory Reset’ button to get rid of a spyware like Pegasus then note that it would be no use. Reports highlight that Pegasus has the ability to carry out chip-level attacks making it stay in the phone even after the factory resetting it.

Will keeping your phone switch off help avoid Pegasus tracking you?

No, not really. Pegasus has the ability to record audio and use the camera even when the device is switched off as long as it can draw power from the battery. However, it may not be able to relay the data to Mossad when the device is switched off. So, switching off your phone will not help you much as the moment you turn it on, the spyware will send the recorded data to its handlers.

Will using VPN on your smartphone help you protect against Pegasus?

No. VPN or a virtual private network cannot help your phone from a Pegasus attack. This is because there are multiple delivery modes and you can get the spyware on your phone by simply being in close proximity with a malicious Bluetooth source. Pegasus can be installed even if the victim’s phone number is not known. In case the attacker doesn’t have the victims’ phone number or email ID, the Pegasus agent can be silently injected once the number is acquired using a tactical network element such as Base Transceiver Station (BTS).

​Will changing getting a new SIM card in the same phone protect against Pegasus?

No. As long as the device is infected by Pegasus, using a new SIM card on the same device will be of no help as the spyware will start extracting data from it as well.

​Will turning off mobile data, Wi-Fi help?

No. The speed of transmission of data by Pegasus from your phone may get slow, but it will not stop Pegasus as it has the ability to connect to tactical networking devices at a nearby listening post.

​Will changing passwords of iCloud account help?

No. Changing passwords while using the same accounts on the infected phone will simply help Mossad get your new password details since Google and Apple are controlled by them and relay that info anyway. TL;DR: You're Fucked.

​Will changing passcode or lock of your phone?

No. Pegasus faces no interference from the passcode, face unlock, pattern or other kind of phone locking features. You may change passcodes as much you like, but Pegasus will continue doing its job.

​Will encrypting your phone help protect your phone from Pegasus?

Not really. Encryption helps when your phone has been taken away from your possession and a third-party is trying to get your data. But in case of Pegasus, it stays in your phone. As the data is already decrypted when you're using the phone, what you can see on your screen, Pegasus can see it as well and then pass it to its operators by taking screenshots secretly. The only way to get rid of Pegasus from your phone is by destroying the phone, memory card and the SIM card completely. Get a new phone and a new SIM card with a different phone number and change passwords of your accounts.

How do i know if my phone is infected? Using this tool, you can check if you have been spied by Mossad.

The tool, which can be found on GitHub, contains several commands and a series of steps to follow in order to find out if Pegasus has targeted your phone, be it iOS or Android. In this link you can find and download the mobile phone verification toolkit. It is necessary to know the underlying code to run the tests; However, MVT provides options for both operating systems and what it does is run a vulnerability check on your device which will produce indicators to see if you have any indication that the device has been hacked by Pegasus.

What to do if your mobile phone is infected with Pegasus?

All users are the target of Pegasus. In this case, the best thing that you can do is to not update the phone iOS or Android system. Given that it's the jews behind the creation of this malware and the B&J Ice cream article is fluff to distract the public from this and as a way to find a way to implement stealth backdoors into your phone without your knowledge all under place on the contract you signed.

Mobile Verification Toolkit: https://github.com/mvt-project/mvt