Pegasus Reportedly Able to Infiltrate Phones and Access Data Without Clicking a Link

Published 2026-11-04

Pegasus, one of the most well-known spyware programs in the world, has once again drawn public attention. A report from CNBC Indonesia states that Pegasus can infiltrate phones and access user data without requiring the user to click on any link.

Pegasus was developed by Israeli technology company NSO Group. The software is typically used by government agencies to monitor certain groups, but the company states that Pegasus is only sold to governments that have been vetted. Even so, many previous reports have shown that the tool has been misused to spy on journalists, activists, and officials in various countries.

The so-called "zero-click" attack method is the main focus of this report. With this method, attackers do not need any action from the phone owner, such as opening a message or downloading a suspicious file. Attacks typically exploit security gaps (vulnerabilities) in operating systems or applications that have not been updated. If successful, the software can read messages, view call history, and access the camera and microphone.

Cybersecurity experts advise users to always update the operating systems and applications on their phones, because updates often close newly discovered security gaps. In addition, users are also encouraged to enable additional security features provided by device manufacturers. This report serves as a reminder that the security of personal data in the digital age deserves serious attention from every phone user.

Sources: CNBC Indonesia

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