Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Pegasus is a spyware which can be installed on mobile phones (and other devices) and can steal information like passwords, messages contacts, calendar details and even voice calls.
Statement II: It is developed by American cyber arms company NSO group and is being used for spying senior Government Officials.
In the light of the above statements choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the correctness of the statements given in the question, let's evaluate each one individually:

1. Statement I: "Pegasus is a spyware which can be installed on mobile phones (and other devices) and can steal information like passwords, messages contacts, calendar details and even voice calls."
   • This statement is correct. Pegasus is indeed a spyware developed to stealthily infiltrate devices such as mobile phones. Once installed, it can access a wide range of information, including but not limited to passwords, messages, contacts, calendar details, and even intercept voice calls. It is known for its sophisticated features that allow it to spy on targets without their knowledge.
2. Statement II: "It is developed by American cyber arms company NSO group and is being used for spying senior Government Officials."
   • This statement is incorrect. The NSO Group is not an American company; it is an Israeli technology firm known for developing Pegasus. While there have been allegations and reports of Pegasus being used by various entities for spying on government officials and others, it is inaccurate to label the NSO Group as an American company. The statement incorrectly identifies the nationality of the company, which makes this assertion incorrect.

Based on the evaluation, we conclude:

• Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

The correct answer is thus: Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

This conclusion aligns with the factual information about Pegasus and the NSO Group's origin, which is crucial for competitive exam preparations focusing on current affairs and cybersecurity knowledge.