Self-scans reveal that Pegasus, an invasive and powerful spyware that can secretly control phones and track owners, might be more widespread than previously thought. It was discovered on the phones of everyday phone users.
From wikiHow: How to Check Your Smartphone for Pegasus Spyware
If you’ve been around tech circles for any length of time, sure, but your average person probably hasn’t heard of it.
I’ve doublechecked this, and you are indeed correct. The news is still reported on, but Pegasus is not always mentioned by name and if it is it’s mostly a single mention in a little passage.