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NSO Group Targets 50,000 Cell Phone Numbers in 50 Countries: Presidents, Prime Ministers, US Diplomat, Security Officials
The Washington Post published yet another blockbuster story about NSO Group based on a list of 50,000 cell phone numbers it’s suspected of hacking on behalf of scores of repressive regimes. Among the suspected victims were powerful heads of state including three presidents (France’s Macron, South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, and Iraq’s Barham Salih), one […]
Israeli Cyber-Mercenary Company, Candiru, Exposed as New Global Rights Threat
Move over, NSO, there’s a new kid in town. Though it is the undisputed king of the “legitimate” cyber-crime business category, NSO has some new competition. Though there is enough overlap between investors and legal representation, that NSO and its competitor share more in common than whatever might divide them. Citizen Lab and Microsoft have […]
WhatsApp Sues NSO Group Over Exploit Which Attacked Political, Military Leaders in 20 Nations
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