Critical Analysis and Countermeasures Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) that targeting civilians: A case study On Pegasus

TL;DR

This paper analyzes Pegasus malware's tactics targeting journalists and activists, highlighting its risks to civil rights, and proposes countermeasures to improve cybersecurity resilience and policy.

Contribution

It provides a detailed case study of Pegasus TTPs, identifies vulnerabilities, and suggests strategic countermeasures for protecting critical infrastructure and civil rights.

Findings

Pegasus can access diverse data on mobile devices, threatening privacy.

Cyberattack patterns reveal recurring tactics that can inform defense strategies.

Enhanced threat intelligence and resilient protocols are essential for mitigation.

Abstract

Individuals, businesses, and governments all face additional difficulties because of the rise of sophisticated cyberattack attacks. This paper investigates the targeting of journalists and activists by the malware Pegasus. To gain a deeper understanding of the tactics utilized by cybercriminals and the vulnerabilities that facilitate their scope, this research looks on numerous occurrences and identifies recurring patterns in the strategies, methods, and practices employed. In this paper, a comprehensive analysis is conducted on the far-reaching consequences of these attacks for cybersecurity policy, encompassing the pressing need for enhanced threat intelligence sharing mechanisms, the implementation of more resilient incident response protocols, and the allocation of greater financial resources towards the advancement of cybersecurity research and development initiatives. The research also discusses how Pegasus will affect SCADA systems and critical infrastructure, and it describes some of the most important tactics that businesses may use to reduce the danger of cyberattacks and safeguard themselves against the 21st century's growing threats. The extent of Pegasus spyware, which can access various data and communications on mobile devices running iOS and Android potentially jeopardise the civil rights and privacy of journalists, activists, and political leaders throughout the world, was found to be worrying