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France explored Pegasus spyware deal despite Morocco espionage claims

France briefly explored acquiring the controversial Pegasus spyware in 2019, according to media investigations, even as Morocco was allegedly using the Israeli-made surveillance tool to target French ministers. The report claims President Emmanuel Macron ultimately rejected the purchase to avoid reliance on foreign technology. Morocco has denied the spying allegations.

Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software

Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software

Whistleblower suggests internal security services deployed spyware from 2017 against key domestic and foreign targets

The Guardian - UK

Spyware used against MEP investigating Pegasus abuses, report finds

Spyware used against MEP investigating Pegasus abuses, report finds

Researchers say Stelios Kouloglou’s device was compromised after he joined European parliamentary committee

The Guardian - UK

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Meta to take legal action against Israeli spyware firm NSO, foils phishing attacks

Meta has filed a federal court contempt order against NSO Group for violating a permanent injunction barring it from targeting WhatsApp. The spyware firm's new spear-phishing attempts, similar to previous "1-click" campaigns, were disrupted by WhatsApp.

The Economic Times

From exporting spyware to surveilling activists – how democracies became the new digital authoritarians

“Digital authoritarianism” refers to governments using technology for surveillance and censorship to repress dissent.

The Conversation

Tech giants vow to defend users in US as spyware companies make inroads with Trump administration

Apple and WhatsApp say they will keep warning users if their phones are targeted by governments using hacking software against them

The Guardian - US

US Court Bars NSO Group From Installing Spyware On WhatsApp

A US judge on Friday granted an injunction barring Israeli spyware maker NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users but slashed a $168 million damages award at trial to just $4 million.

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What Is ICE Doing With This Israeli Spyware Firm?

The Department of Homeland Security restored a $2 million contract with Paragon, maker of the surveillance tool Graphite, despite earlier civil liberties concerns.

‘It was designed for dictatorships’: Donald Trump just gave ICE one of the world’s most powerful cyber-weapons

‘It was designed for dictatorships’: Donald Trump just gave ICE one of the world’s most powerful cyber-weapons

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Ice obtains access to Israeli-made spyware that can hack phones and encrypted apps

Ice obtains access to Israeli-made spyware that can hack phones and encrypted apps

Trump administration contract with Paragon Solutions gives immigration agency access to one of the most powerful stealth cyberweapons

The Guardian - US

US-backed Israeli company's spyware used to target European journalists, Citizen Lab finds

US-backed Israeli company's spyware used to target European journalists, Citizen Lab finds

New revelations that spyware made by a U

The Independent UK

Facebook owner Meta set for $167 million windfall after NSO Group ordered to pay up over WhatsApp spyware campaign

Facebook owner Meta set for $167 million windfall after NSO Group ordered to pay up over WhatsApp spyware campaign

Israel's NSO Group has been ordered to pay over $167 million in damages to Meta over 2019 WhatsApp spyware campaign.

US Jury Awards WhatsApp $168 Mn In NSO Group Cyberespionage Suit

US Jury Awards WhatsApp $168 Mn In NSO Group Cyberespionage Suit

A US jury on Tuesday handed WhatsApp a major victory in its cyberespionage suit against NSO Group, ordering the Israel-based firm to pay some $168 million in damages.

International Business Times

Campaigner for migrants in Libya targeted in spyware attack

Campaigner for migrants in Libya targeted in spyware attack

Exclusive: Italy-based David Yambio, a critic of Meloni government, was told of attempt to compromise his phone

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Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump

After WhatsApp claimed 90 users were targeted last year, experts concerned over how US could use cyberweapons

Paragon spyware campaign targeting journalists disrupted by WhatsApp

Paragon spyware uncovered in PDF files sent to journalists and members of civil society, with WhatsApp issuing a cease-and-desist against the company.

The Guardian - US

US judge finds Pegasus spyware maker liable over WhatsApp hack

WhatsApp celebrates victory as judge finds Israeli company NSO Group violated state and federal US hacking laws

Thai Court Dismisses Lawsuit Alleging Pegasus Spyware Hacking

Thai court dismisses lawsuit alleging NSO Group spyware used to hack activist's phone. Activist and rights groups express disappointment over ruling.

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The Independent UK

Thai court dismisses activist's suit against Israeli spyware producer over lack of evidence

A Thai court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a pro-democracy activist who alleged spyware produced by an Israeli tech firm had been used to hack his phone

The Guardian - US

NSO – not government clients – operates its spyware, legal documents reveal

Details of emerge in sworn depositions by employees of Israeli company as part of lawsuit brought by WhatsApp

‘Get away from Hezbollah’: Has Israel hacked Lebanon’s telecoms networks?

Israel sends text messages and recordings to scores of people and hacks radio networks.

Hackers linked to Russian government found using some very familiar malware tools

Exploits developed by spyware companies were found to be indistinguishable from those used by Russian hackers.

The Guardian - UK

Israel tried to frustrate US lawsuit over Pegasus spyware, leak suggests

Officials seized documents from NSO Group in effort to stop handover of information about notorious hacking tool, files suggest

Spanish Judge Reopens Probe Into Prime Minister's Phone Spying

Spanish judge reopens probe into alleged Pegasus spyware targeting Prime Minister and French officials, raising concerns about privacy and government surve...

The Guardian - UK

Poland launches inquiry into previous government’s spyware use

Victims of Pegasus hacking will be notified, and criminal proceedings could be brought against former officials

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