Nation Dec 08 New documentary details how governments use spyware to monitor citizens’ phones By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Juliet Fuisz
Politics Feb 05 U.S. rolls out visa restriction policy on people who misuse spyware to target journalists, activists The new policy will apply to individuals who've been involved in the misuse of commercial spyware to target people including journalists, activists, perceived dissidents, members of marginalized communities, or the family members of those who are targeted. By Aamer Madhani, Frank Bajak, Associated Press
World May 04 Watch 7:35 The risks commercial spyware poses to journalists, activists and government officials The use of commercially developed spyware that allows governments to hack a phone and steal its data is booming. Earlier this year, the Biden administration banned federal agencies from using commercial spyware that poses risks to human rights and national… By Nick Schifrin
Politics Mar 27 U.S. to adopt new restrictions on the use of commercial spyware The U.S. government will restrict its use of commercial spyware tools that have been used to surveil human rights activists, journalists and dissidents around the world. By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press
World Jan 10 Polish senator sues party leader for slander over surveillance remarks The senator is suing the official, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, for slander over comments suggesting he was placed under surveillance in connection to wrongdoing. By Associated Press
Jan 07 Poland admits to buying powerful Israeli spyware By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press The leader of Poland’s ruling conservative party has acknowledged that the country bought advanced spyware from the Israeli surveillance software maker NSO Group. Continue reading
Jul 28 Mexico says officials spent $61 million on Pegasus spyware By Associated Press The government says many of the contracts with the Israeli spyware firm NSO Group were signed with front companies, which are often used in Mexico to facilitate kickbacks or avoid taxes. Continue reading
Jul 20 Macron among 14 heads of states among potential spyware targets By Frank Bajak, Associated Press Amnesty International says French President Emmanuel Macron leads a list of 14 current or former heads of state potentially targeted for hacking by clients of the notorious Israeli spyware firm NSO Group. Continue reading
Jul 20 Protests erupt in India’s Parliament over spying scandal By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press India's Parliament has erupted in protests as opposition lawmakers accuse the government of using military-grade spyware to monitor political opponents, journalists and activists. Continue reading
Aug 30 Thousands of iPhones infected with spyware, researchers find By Frank Bajak, Associated Press Security experts are calling the just-announced vulnerability, which Apple fixed in February, the worst yet affecting iPhones. Continue reading