Photo for representation: iStock
Chandigarh, April 11
Mercenary spyware is designed to remotely infiltrate and compromise smartphones and other devices without the knowledge or consent of the users. These surveillance tools could be used to monitor movements and communications, steal private data, etc.
In some cases, governments, intelligence agencies, and law enforcement bodies have reportedly bought mercenary spyware wherein political opponents and activists are often targeted.
Tech giant Apple on Thursday sent threat notifications to select users in 92 countries, including some in India, who may have been targeted using mercenary spyware like Pegasus from NSO Group.
The Tribune Web Desk brings you the latest news, analysis and insights from the region, India and around the world. Follow the Tribune Wed Desk for not just breaking news stories but wide-ranging coverage of events.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
No abuses now, how much black money has Congress got from Adani, Ambani? PM Modi's latest salvo
Prime Minister takes rare jibe at the industrialists
Indian envoy in Canada warns of 'big red line' on anti-India activities of Sikh separatist groups
He said relations between India and Canada are positive over...
3 Indians accused of Hardeep Nijjar's killing appear before Canadian court amid pro-Khalistan slogans
Nijjar was shot and killed after he stepped out of a gurdwar...
Supreme Court to pass order on interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal on May 10
A Bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna had on Tuesday said Kej...
Centre directs Punjab government to accept BJP’s Bathinda candidate Parampal Kaur’s VRS
Directions come after state government asked the IAS officer...
