Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump

ICYMI: After WhatsApp claimed 90 users were targeted last year, experts concerned over how US could use cyberweapons

Even as WhatsApp celebrated a major legal victory in December against NSO Group, the Israeli maker of one of the world’s most powerful cyberweapons, a new threat was detected, this time involving another Israel-based company that has previously agreed contracts with democratic governments around the world – including the US.

Late in January, WhatsApp claimed that 90 of its users, including some journalists and members of civil society, were targeted last year by spyware made by a company called Paragon Solutions. The allegation is raising urgent questions about how Paragon’s government clients are using the powerful hacking tool. Continue reading…
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