#GovernmentSpyware

Spain Reopens a Probe Into a Pegasus Spyware Case After a French Request to Work Together

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April 23, 2024 at 01:39PM A Spanish judge has reopened a probe into suspected spying on the cellphone of Spain’s prime minister after receiving a request to collaborate with a similar investigation in France. The investigation involves the use of Pegasus spyware developed by the Israeli NSO Group, which has targeted over 1,000 people across … 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