November 21, 2024 at 09:49PM A Thai court dismissed a lawsuit from activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa, who claimed his phone was hacked by NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. The court found insufficient evidence of infection. Activists allege government involvement in the spyware’s use, which has targeted numerous individuals amid protests demanding governmental reforms. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more
November 18, 2024 at 05:40PM Court documents reveal that Israel’s NSO Group may have more knowledge about the use of its Pegasus spyware than previously stated. WhatsApp claims NSO directly operated the spyware, misleading customers about their role. The lawsuit highlights NSO’s alleged misuse of WhatsApp’s servers and its responsible role in targeting individuals, including … Read more
November 18, 2024 at 02:03AM Legal documents reveal that NSO Group exploited WhatsApp vulnerabilities to install Pegasus spyware, even after facing lawsuits from Meta. New vectors, like “Erised,” were developed to bypass defenses. NSO controls the spyware deployment, contradicting claims of client operation responsibility, with Apple enhancing security features against such breaches. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
November 15, 2024 at 05:09PM Israeli firm NSO Group allegedly exploited WhatsApp vulnerabilities to deploy its Pegasus spyware, even after legal actions were initiated. Using various zero-day exploits like “Erised” and “Eden,” NSO’s clients could remotely infiltrate devices. Despite being sanctioned by the U.S., NSO claims limited responsibility for clients’ surveillance actions. Here are the … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 08:27AM UK human rights activists filed a report with London’s Metropolitan Police against NSO Group, alleging Pegasus spyware infections and attacks by Middle Eastern states. The activists, supported by Global Legal Action Network, claimed their phones were compromised, and accused NSO Group and its associates of violating UK laws. They also … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 09:46AM The US extends sanctions to five individuals and a company connected to Intellexa, a spyware developer. Intellexa’s Predator spyware enables unauthorized access to calls, messages, GPS, and more on iOS and Android devices. The commercial spyware market is worth $12 billion, with Intellexa’s package priced at €8 million. Apple drops … Read more
September 16, 2024 at 04:09AM Apple has filed a motion to dismiss its lawsuit against NSO Group, citing a shifting risk landscape that could expose critical “threat intelligence” information. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2021, aimed to hold NSO Group accountable for illegally targeting users with its Pegasus surveillance tool. Apple now seeks voluntary dismissal … Read more
September 13, 2024 at 04:51PM Apple has withdrawn its lawsuit against NSO Group, citing risks of unintentionally revealing sensitive data and difficulties in obtaining essential information. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2021, aimed to hold NSO Group accountable for hacking into Apple’s iOS platforms. Apple expressed concerns about the dynamic spyware industry and limited impact … Read more
August 29, 2024 at 04:10PM Google’s Threat Analysis Group detected similarities between attack tactics used by Russia-linked APT29 group and commercial spyware vendors. The APT29 group, known for past cyber intrusions, utilized malware targeting vulnerabilities in mobile operating systems similar to those used by spyware vendors NSO Group and Intellexa. This underscores the danger posed … Read more
August 29, 2024 at 09:48AM Google TAG has identified evidence of Russian state-backed hackers using iOS and Chrome exploits previously associated with commercial spyware vendors NSO Group and Intellexa. These exploits have been used in high-profile corporate hacks, including a breach at Microsoft. The hackers have been observed using exploits against iOS and Android devices, … Read more