Twitterati reacts to illegal snooping via Israeli spyware Pegasus, share hilarious memes

By Samantha Allen

Published: January 29, 2022 | 11:51 AM GMT

The Israeli spyware Pegasus and a missile system were the “centerpieces” of a roughly USD 2 billion deal of sophisticated weapons and intelligence gear between India and Israel in 2017, according to a report in The New York Times.

A massive controversy erupted last year when the NSO Group hit the headlines with the alleged use of its Pegasus software by some governments to spy on journalists, human rights defenders, politicians and others in a number of countries, including India, triggered concerns over issues relating to privacy.

Twitterati didn’t stay calm, they took to express their fury via sharing memes and cartoon caricatures. Take a look at how netizens reacted, right here:

The #Pegasus Storyline. pic.twitter.com/bePwObXJOo

— Nautankibaaj ® (@PAPA__Tweets) January 29, 2022

#Pegasus works for 18hours a day in india ! pic.twitter.com/I9vXdfuCAO

— थनोस पंडित ™ (@Thanos_pandith) January 29, 2022

Pegasus report in a “reputed foreign daily” a day before budget……how freaking predictable….
Dear opposition….. I have no words.#Budget2022 pic.twitter.com/caHvLbB04E

— Chinki (@Chinki91799938) January 29, 2022

Modi Govt trying to hide from #Pegasus issues. pic.twitter.com/E4teW3HhIy

— Baba MaChuvera (@indian_armada) January 29, 2022

Also Read: Pegasus and a missile system were ‘centerpieces’ of USD 2 billion deal between India and Israel in 2017: Report

#Pegasus again

Bhakts right now pic.twitter.com/BuxKvb2It4

— DLDR ⚽ (@no_to_lotus) January 29, 2022

The #Pegasus Story. pic.twitter.com/cqkFMnkhw4

— Nautankibaaj ® (@PAPA__Tweets) January 29, 2022

Pegasus purchase discussion pic.twitter.com/oT4j0PBP6s

— Ravi Nair (@t_d_h_nair) January 29, 2022

Snooping is our internal matter #pegasus pic.twitter.com/AzXY7zVB7F

— Ex Bhakt ➐ (@exbhakt_) January 29, 2022

…. .#Pegasus, has been sold to India, The New York Times reported on Friday in an investigation report titled “The Battle for the World’s Most Powerful Cyberweapon”. #PegasusProject #PegasusSpyware pic.twitter.com/HnvQKvN0Qg

— তন্ময় l Tanmoy l تانماي l (@tanmoyofc) January 29, 2022

#Pegasus #PegasusSpyware One who keep an eye on everyone pic.twitter.com/fEmTNuZpLR

— Shubham Tiwari (@Shubham15404437) January 29, 2022

Big Brother is Watching You…#Pegasus pic.twitter.com/Un0eURrAYX

— Adv.Bhushan Ghongade (@bhush0417) January 29, 2022

#Pegasus is not going anywhere surjewala ! pic.twitter.com/deyvKc3R1h

— Sudhish (@iamsudhish) January 29, 2022

#Indian people right now #Pegasus #India pic.twitter.com/3ExeMAnqhj

— TechSquadTeamIndia (@TechSquadTeamIN) January 29, 2022

Public after seeing this #Pegasus pic.twitter.com/INv7zxKYWO

— Areeb Ahmed (@areebxx23) January 29, 2022

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.