Pegasus


In US, spyware has consequences: Pegasus to pay Meta punitive damages - opinion

The judgment bolsters efforts by the United States government to draw red lines around the use of commercial spyware.

 An illustrative image of the NSO Group logo on a smartphone.
 THEN-BRITISH prime minister Boris Johnson welcomes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Downing Street, in 2019.

Boris Johnson claims he found bugging device after meeting with PM Netanyahu

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Poland to probe use of Israeli spyware Pegasus by previous government - report 

 NSO Group logo is shown on a smartphone which is placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken May 4, 2022.

US Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Israeli Cyber Industry - opinion


Pakistan using Israeli surveillance tech, despite no diplomatic ties - report

A news report suggesting covert collaboration between the two countries has caused a stir in Pakistan. Experts say the news could increase tensions with neighboring Iran and Afghanistan.

 Electronic surveillance equipment is seen along the border fence outside the Kitton outpost on the border with Afghanistan in North Waziristan, Pakistan October 18, 2017.

A-G: Levin gets own rep for spyware case, but bias claims 'baseless'

The government established the spyware committee on August 23 to investigate the "Pegasus affair," in which NSO's Ciphon malware was used to infect over a thousand phones.

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Ex-Shin Bet, air force chiefs: Spyware panel aims to obstruct PM trial

The former security officials contended that there was no reason why the committee should be created now when the prime minister is facing legal proceedings.

 Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his trial hearing, May 11, 2022.

Levin to establish inspection committee for cyber surveillance tools

These changes were prompted by the notorious Pegasus affair, which challenged the public's trust in the government.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin appears before the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, last month.

Jamal Khashoggi's widow sues NSO Group over use of its hacking tool - report

The lawsuit charged that NSO Group "destroyed Elatr's life, forcing her to live in fear and isolation, never able to safely return...or have a normal life."

 A man walks past the logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group at one of its branches in the Arava Desert, southern Israel July 22, 2021

Israel's Law Committee approves judge-led probe into NSO spyware

The meetings came in response to revelations that evidence obtained using spyware was used in a Haifa double murder case.

NSO Group logo is shown on a smartphone which is placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken May 4, 2022.

Researchers find Israeli-made Pegasus spyware deployed across Armenia

What researchers were able to confirm "is the tip of the iceberg," said Natalia Krapiva, the tech-legal counsel for Access Now. "The targeting was quite extensive."

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Pegasus spyware used to target top Mexican human rights official - NYT

This breach not only compromises his personal information but also jeopardizes the integrity of his investigations.

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Pegasus affair shows Israel's judicial reform may violate privacy, deputy A-G says

“In my eyes, this is a clear example of how the lack of adequate legal support can lead to a violation of authority and a violation of rights,” said Deputy Attorney General Amit Merari.

 A man walks past the logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group at one of its branches in the Arava Desert, southern Israel July 22, 2021

Polish mayor targeted by Pegasus spyware-media

Israel has come under pressure over allegations that Pegasus has been used by some foreign client governments to spy on activists, journalists and politicians.

 Jacek Karnowski's poster during the 2010 elections campaign.

Israel Police, FBI officials call for more aggressive crime tech laws

There has been heavy criticism of the police’s use of one of NSO Group’s tools to hack suspects' cell phones and routinely collect data beyond what court orders stipulate.

 Chief of police Kobi Shabtai, Minister of Public Security Omer Bar Lev and Israeli police officers at the Israel Police Independence Day ceremony at the National Headquarters of the Israel Police in Jerusalem May 1, 2022.