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Dutch MEP says illegal spyware ‘a grave threat to democracy’

European Commission wears ‘velvet gloves’ when dealing with spyware used on citizens, says chief of inquiry on hacking software such as Pegasus

The Guardian - UK

India’s domestic spy agency bought NSO hardware that matches Pegasus specifications

India’s Intelligence Bureau, the country’s main domestic intelligence agency, bought hardware from the Israeli spyware firm NSO Group that matches the description of equipment used elsewhere to deploy the company’s flagship Pegasus software, import documents show.

Newslaundry

Mexican opposition lawmaker says he was target of Pegasus spyware

Mexican opposition congressman Agustin Basave Alanis said on Tuesday his phone was infected by Pegasus, the fourth alleged case of the controversial spyware being deployed under President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who had vowed to stop using it.

Reuters

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Biden intelligence adviser previously vetted deals for Israeli NSO Group

Jeremy Bash served on committee advising on sales of company’s Pegasus spyware to foreign agencies

The Guardian - UK

Mexico's alleged victims of Pegasus spyware seek criminal probe

Three human rights investigators filed a complaint with Mexican prosecutors on Monday calling for a probe into the alleged "interception of private communications without legal authorization," according to Leopoldo Maldonado, the Mexico director of rights group Article 19.

Reuters

Pegasus spyware attacks in Mexico continued under Lopez Obrador -report

Phones of at least three human rights investigators in Mexico were infected with Pegasus during the term of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador despite his goverment's assertions that it would stop using the controversial spyware, a report on Sunday found.

Reuters

Turkey must give me the evidence it has about the murder of my husband, Jamal Khashoggi

My fight for justice continues. I need details about the plot and the technology that was exploited, says Hanan Khashoggi, widow of the murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian US wins 2022 Online Journalism Award

The Guardian US has been named co-winner of an Online Journalism Award (OJA) for its collaborative work, The Pegasus Project: A global investigation, an in-depth examination of actions taken by the Israeli surveillance company NSO Group.

The Guardian - UK

Jamal Khashoggi’s wife to sue NSO Group over Pegasus spyware

Hanan Elatr also plans to sue Saudi and UAE governments over alleged surveillance attempts on her

The Guardian - UK

Israeli spyware company chief steps down as part of internal restructure

Israel's NSO Group – which developed the controversial Pegasus spyware that hit the headlines in 2021 – has announced that CEO Shalev Hulio is leaving his post as part of an internal restructuring programme.

Radio France Internationale

CEO of Israeli Pegasus spyware firm NSO to step down

CEO Shalev Hulio is stepping down as part of NSO reorganisation that will see it focus on sales in Nato member countries

The Guardian - AU

Thailand's Big Brother is upping the ante

In the late 18th century, British philosopher Jeremy Bentham visited his younger brother, Samuel, in Russia, who arranged unskilled factory workers in a circle so that he could supervise them. Inspired by this principle, Bentham developed "the panopticon", an inspection tower surrounded by cells. Its uniqueness was that it enabled…

Bangkok Post

Victim of private spyware warns it can be used against US

First, her father was lured back to Rwanda under false pretenses and jailed

The Independent UK

Exclusive: EU found evidence employee phones compromised with spyware -letter

The European Union found evidence that smartphones used by some of its staff were compromised by an Israeli company's spy software, the bloc's top justice official said in a letter seen by Reuters.

Reuters

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Chaiwut walks back spyware comments

Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn on Friday sought to walk back his earlier remarks in Parliament that authorities had used spyware to monitor individuals in the country.

Bangkok Post

Govt admits using phone spyware, cites ‘national security’

A government minister has admitted Thai authorities use surveillance software to track individuals in cases involving national security or drugs, amid revelations that government critics' phones had been hacked using the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware.

Reuters

Thailand admits to using phone spyware, cites national security

A Thai minister has admitted the country uses surveillance software to track individuals in cases involving national security or drugs, amid revelations that government critics' phones had been hacked using the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware.

Reuters

Pegasus phone spyware used to target 30 Thai activists, cyber watchdogs say

At least 30 political activists in Thailand have been hacked using Israeli surveillance spyware Pegasus, according to a joint investigation by human rights and cyber monitoring groups, which suspect the attacks were launched locally.

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The Guardian - UK

A year on from the Pegasus project, governments still have access to surveillance technology

Unlawful spying using NSO Group’s software continues a year after our investigation, says Danna Ingleton, deputy director of Amnesty Tech

The Guardian - UK

Nephew of jailed Hotel Rwanda dissident hacked by NSO spyware

Latest findings suggest Rwandan government has deployed surveillance campaign against relatives of Paul Rusesabagina

The Independent UK

Researchers say Thai pro-democracy activists hit by spyware

Cybersecurity researchers have found that Thai activists involved in the country’s pro-democracy protests had their cell phones or other devices infected and attacked with spyware

The Guardian - UK

US defence firm ends talks to buy NSO Group’s surveillance technology

White House opposition on security grounds seen as fatal obstacle to L3 Harris proceeding with purchase

Bangkok Post

Apple devices getting beefed-up defence against spyware

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Wednesday unveiled a new way for activists, journalists and other targets of state-sponsored espionage to protect themselves from spyware.

The Guardian - US

Key Democrat warns of major security risk if US firm acquires NSO hacking code

Ron Wyden says White House right to raise concerns about possible deal for defence contractor L3Harris to acquire surveillance technology

Benzinga

L3Harris Technologies Eyes Israeli Spyware Firm NSO: Reports

L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:LHX) is planning to acquire Israeli spyware firm NSO Group, Reuters reported, citing U.S. and Israeli media. The deal is expected to be finalized after being approved by Israel, the U.S., and L3Harris’ board of directors. A separate report published by Intelligence Online has shed light on the White House’s…

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