NSO Group's Spyware Deployed in Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict, Targets UN Officials and Public Figures.

Invasive spyware called Pegasus, made by Israeli company NSO, was found on the phones of at least 12 Armenian journalists, politicians, and civil society members during the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The report calls for an immediate moratorium on the sale and transfer of spyware technology. NSO has denied responsibility, arguing that its software was operated by independent, legitimate government agencies. This is the first time that civilians have been hacked while their country is in armed conflict with another country, highlighting the potential geopolitical implications of mercenary spyware.