
The spyware analyzer will look for signs of infection in a backup of your iPhone or iPad. It is available without restriction when using iMazing in trial mode – there is no registration required, and no time limit to the trial. You do not need to purchase a license before using the spyware detection tool.
Accept the disclaimer and start the scanġ.1 Our commitment: 100% free and anonymous.
Connect your device and launch the analyzer. Our commitment: 100% free and anonymous. Read the analysis report and refer to the documentation for help. Follow the information and configuration steps carefully. In the Actions panel, scroll down and click Detect Spyware. Unlock your device and enter your passcode to establish pairing with the computer. Launch iMazing on your Mac or PC and connect your iPhone or iPad via USB. Here's how to detect Pegasus and other spyware using iMazing's spyware detection tool: This tool does not replace expert assistance. It is especially important for high risk individuals to understand the scope and limitations of iMazing's spyware analyzer so as not to develop a false sense of security – see 1.3 Scope and Limitations below. Please read the documentation carefully before proceeding. Results may be difficult to interpret and may contain false positives. A clean scan does not guarantee that your device is not infected. It can only detect signs of current or past infections by looking for known malicious file names, links, process names and emails. ⚠ Important disclaimer: iMazing cannot prevent spyware infection. For more context on the development of iMazing's spyware detection tool, please refer to this blog post. The ability for the user to customize the analyzer by providing indicators of compromise in STIX format may be useful for early investigations of future threats.
The methodology implemented closely mirrors that of the open-source Mobile Verification Kit by Amnesty International's Security Lab. It can be used to detect signs of infection by NSO's Pegasus and has the potential to evolve to detect other threats. IMazing's spyware detection tool is available as a free feature in iMazing 2.14 and above.