Spyware-Threats to national security & need to strengthen personal data protection law
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Q: What do you understand by spywares? Analyze the threats of such cyber-attacks pose to the national security of the country & the need for strengthening personal data laws to ensure the right to privacy of individuals in the light of recent Pegasus attack in India. HINTS [DOWNLOAD AS PDF] Spyware is loosely defined as malicious software designed to enter your computer device, gather data about you, and forward it to a third-party without your consent, in a way that harms the user. For example, by violating their privacy or endangering their device's security. Modus operandi/effects Through whatsapp call (picked/unpicked) >Planting easily without even clicks Can add/retrieve data Track social networks, calls and messages Can be deleted remotely without evidence to trace. Threats posed by cyber-attack to national security. Threat…