Pegasus by Laurent Richard and Sandrine Rigaud Summary
Overview of Pegasus
Pegasus: the spyware turning your phone into a surveillance weapon. Endorsed by Edward Snowden and introduced by Rachel Maddow, this investigation reveals how governments worldwide hack critics' devices. What's in your pocket right now could be betraying your every secret.
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The Invisible Predator in Your Pocket
Your smartphone-that intimate extension of your mind containing your most private thoughts-can be weaponized against you without your knowledge. In 2021, the Pegasus Project investigation revealed that NSO Group's military-grade spyware had targeted over 50,000 phones worldwide, including those belonging to journalists, human rights defenders, and even heads of state like Emmanuel Macron. As Edward Snowden remarked: "Stop what you're doing and read this. This leak is going to be the story of the year." This investigation exposed what Rachel Maddow called a "worldwide Orwellian nightmare" and shook the foundations of the unregulated global surveillance industry. Imagine waking up to discover that the device you carry everywhere has been silently betraying your most intimate secrets for months or even years-your location, conversations, photos, and encrypted messages all flowing to unknown watchers.
From Chicken Coop to Global Surveillance Empire
The God-Like Power and Technical Marvel of Pegasus
The Human Cost of Digital Surveillance
The Investigation: Exposing the Invisible
The Aftermath: A Digital Reckoning
The Battle for Digital Privacy Continues
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