  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
