#CyberWeapons

U.S. Court Orders NSO Group to Hand Over Pegasus Spyware Code to WhatsApp

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March 2, 2024 at 02:06AM A US judge ordered NSO Group to hand over its source code for Pegasus and other products to Meta, in light of ongoing litigation. This follows allegations that the spyware was distributed via infrastructure belonging to Meta, affecting 1,400 mobile devices, including Indian activists and journalists. NSO Group has been … Read more

Google: Govs Drive Sharp Growth of Commercial Spyware Cos

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February 6, 2024 at 05:07AM Summary: Governments’ increased interest in spying on activists and dissidents has led to a surge in commercial spyware vendors (CSVs). These vendors exploit zero-day vulnerabilities and provide end-to-end surveillance capabilities for substantial sums. Google’s report highlights the concerning growth of CSV operations globally, prompting the Biden Administration to issue an … Read more