Unveiling the Pegasus Payload: Functionality and Implications of a Sophisticated Data Capture Framework

Abstract

Pegasus, a sophisticated Python-based program, showcases advanced features such as keystroke recording, email transmission, and microphone capture. Its educational purpose is clear, emphasizing cybersecurity and user privacy. However, malicious use is strictly prohibited, underlining ethical and legal concerns.

Country : India

1 Hrutuja Jawale2 Purva Kamble3 Harsh Sen4 Deepak Kumar Singh5 Prof. Sarita Khedikar

  1. Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering, Ghansoli, Maharashtra, India
  2. Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering, Ghansoli, Maharashtra, India
  3. Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering, Ghansoli, Maharashtra, India
  4. Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering, Ghansoli, Maharashtra, India
  5. Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering, Ghansoli, Maharashtra, India

IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 10, October 2023 pp. 648-659

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.710084

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