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business3 months ago

U.S. Investors to Acquire NSO, Ending Israeli Control of Pegasus

A group of American investors led by Hollywood producer Robert Simonds plans to acquire NSO Group, ending Israeli control, pending regulatory approvals. The deal follows a restructuring that moved ownership from founder Omri Lavie, who will exit the company, and aims to include the repayment of NSO's debt. The acquisition's approval process may be complicated by Simonds' past ties to China, and finalization depends on US and Israeli regulatory reviews.

via CTech|
#acquisition#business#nso-group
technology1 year ago

NSO Group Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Pegasus Spyware Misuse

WhatsApp has achieved a legal victory by having U.S. court documents unsealed, revealing that NSO Group, the maker of Pegasus spyware, cut off 10 government customers for abusing its software. The documents detail NSO's operations, including the use of exploits like "Eden" and "Heaven" to target WhatsApp users, and challenge NSO's claims of non-involvement in customer operations. This development is part of WhatsApp's ongoing lawsuit against NSO for violating U.S. anti-hacking laws and targeting users, including journalists and activists.

via TechCrunch|
#cybersecurity#nso-group#pegasus-spyware
politics1 year ago

"Poland's PM Exposes Widespread Illegal Use of Pegasus Spyware by Previous Government"

Poland's new prime minister, Donald Tusk, has revealed documentation showing that the previous government illegally used the Pegasus spyware to target a wide range of hacking victims. The spyware, which provides complete access to mobile devices, was allegedly used under the right-wing Law and Justice party's rule. Tusk shared this information with President Andrzej Duda and has requested the justice minister and prosecutor general to provide documents confirming the legal and illegal use of Pegasus. A special commission has been set up to investigate the use of Pegasus during the previous government's tenure, and evidence has emerged of human rights activists and politicians being targeted by governments worldwide using this spyware.

via The Associated Press|
#andrzej-duda#donald-tusk#nso-group
cybersecurity1 year ago

Pegasus Spyware Targets Journalists and Activists in Jordan

Israeli-made Pegasus spyware was used to hack the cellphones of at least 30 people in Jordan, including journalists, lawyers, and activists, from 2019 until last September. The digital rights group Access Now reported that the hacking occurred, but did not directly accuse Jordan’s government. NSO Group, the maker of Pegasus, claims to sell only to vetted intelligence and law enforcement agencies for use against terrorists and serious criminals, but cybersecurity researchers have documented politically motivated abuse of the spyware in 45 countries. The U.S. government blacklisted NSO Group in 2021, and Apple sued the company, alleging routine abuse of its spyware. Those targeted in Jordan include Human Rights Watch’s deputy director for the region, a senior researcher, and a human rights lawyer known for defending women’s and workers' rights.

via The Associated Press|
#cybersecurity#hacking#jordan
technology2 years ago

"Apple's Legal Triumph: Early Victory Against NSO Group Spyware"

Apple has won an early victory in its lawsuit against NSO Group, as Judge Donato denied the spyware maker's request to dismiss the case in the US in favor of a trial in Israel. The judge validated Apple's basis for the lawsuit, which claims that NSO Group violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California’s Unfair Competition Law. This decision means that the case will proceed in the US, and Apple sees it as a win in its efforts to protect users against entities like the NSO Group.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#judge-donato#lawsuit
technology2 years ago

Apple's Urgent Response: Patching Zero-Day Flaws Targeted by Pegasus Spyware on iPhones

Apple has released emergency security updates for its operating systems to address two zero-day flaws that have been exploited in the wild to deliver NSO Group's Pegasus spyware. The vulnerabilities, one found by Citizen Lab and the other discovered internally by Apple, allow for arbitrary code execution and have been weaponized as part of a zero-click iMessage exploit chain named BLASTPASS. The flaws bypass Apple's BlastDoor sandbox framework and have been used to compromise fully-patched iPhones running the latest version of iOS. This comes as the Chinese government bans the use of iPhones and other foreign-branded devices by central and state government officials due to cybersecurity concerns.

via The Hacker News|
#apple#cybersecurity#ios
technology2 years ago

Apple Patches Zero-Day Vulnerabilities, Thwarts Pegasus Spyware

Apple has released security updates to fix two zero-day exploits that were used to target a member of a civil society organization in Washington, D.C. The vulnerabilities, including a zero-click vulnerability, were part of an exploit chain designed to deliver NSO Group's Pegasus spyware. Citizen Lab, the internet watchdog group that discovered the vulnerabilities, reported them to Apple, which promptly released patches. The vulnerabilities allowed attackers to compromise iPhones running the latest version of iOS without any interaction from the victim. Apple's quick response highlights the role of civil society in serving as an early warning system for global cybersecurity threats.

via TechCrunch|
#apple#cybersecurity#nso-group