Pegasus spyware found on phones of Mexican president's close allyThere are concerns the Mexican military may be snooping on leaders.By J. Fingas, 05.24.2023
Biden administration bans federal agencies from using commercial spywareThe order is likely to affect known government spyware makers like NSO Group. By I. Bonifacic, 03.27.2023
FBI reportedly considered using Pegasus spyware in criminal investigationsDirector Chris Wray recently told Congress the agency had only licensed the software for testing use.By I. Bonifacic, 11.12.2022
Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group plans layoffs after CEO steps downThe company reportedly plans to let go of more than 100 employees.By I. Bonifacic, 08.21.2022
Apple is building a Lockdown Mode to fend off cyberattacks on high-profile usersThe feature is designed for a 'very small number of users who face grave, targeted threats to their digital security.'By K. Holt, 07.06.2022
Israeli police reportedly used Pegasus spyware to conduct domestic surveillanceAuthorities allegedly targeted politicians and activists.By I. Bonifacic, 01.18.2022
NSO spyware was reportedly used to target iPhones of US State Department employeesThe attacks targeted officials whose work involved Uganda. By I. Bonifacic, 12.03.2021
Apple explains how it alerts targets of state-sponsored spyware attacksIt will be very clear if you were a victim.By J. Fingas, 11.24.2021
Apple sues NSO Group over state-backed spywareIt even sheds new light on NSO's surveillance methods.By J. Fingas, 11.23.2021
US bans trade with security firm NSO Group over Pegasus spyware (updated)NSO is accused of enabling 'malicious' surveillance of activists.By J. Fingas, 11.03.2021
NSO spyware was allegedly used to target activists and journalistsThe company's claims of ethical sales are coming into question.By J. Fingas, 07.18.2021
iPhone security flaw let spies hack dozens of Al Jazeera journalistsThe vulnerability may have been present for a year.By J. Fingas, 12.20.2020
WhatsApp claims spyware firm launched attacks with US serversThe NSO Group could face legal repercussions.By J. Fingas, 04.25.2020
Facebook sues Israeli firm over WhatsApp call exploit attacksIt's accusing the NSO Group of using its surveillance technology to target journalists and human rights activists. By M. Moon, 10.30.2019
WhatsApp call exploit let attackers slip spyware on to phonesA human rights lawyer was among the targets.By J. Fingas, 05.13.2019