Serbia's Surveillance Scandal: PM Resigns Amidst Protests
Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević resigned amid a political crisis, following revelations that the Serbian government used Swiss-supplied IMSI-catchers to illegally surveil activists and journalists, prompting large-scale protests.
Serbia's Surveillance Scandal: PM Resigns Amidst Protests
Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević resigned amid a political crisis, following revelations that the Serbian government used Swiss-supplied IMSI-catchers to illegally surveil activists and journalists, prompting large-scale protests.
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48% Bias Score
WhatsApp Detects Spyware Campaign by Israeli Firm Paragon
WhatsApp detected and thwarted a spyware campaign by Israeli firm Paragon, targeting roughly 90 journalists and civil society members in December; the company sent a cease-and-desist letter and is considering legal action.
WhatsApp Detects Spyware Campaign by Israeli Firm Paragon
WhatsApp detected and thwarted a spyware campaign by Israeli firm Paragon, targeting roughly 90 journalists and civil society members in December; the company sent a cease-and-desist letter and is considering legal action.
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40% Bias Score
Pegasus Spyware Infected Aide to Puigdemont's Phone: 3.2 GB of Data Stolen
A Mossos d'Esquadra report confirms Pegasus spyware infected Josep Lluís Alay's iPhone 8 from October 11, 2019, to summer 2020, stealing 3.2 GB of data; another phone showed a malicious text but no infection; the report was submitted to a Barcelona court following a complaint by Alay.
Pegasus Spyware Infected Aide to Puigdemont's Phone: 3.2 GB of Data Stolen
A Mossos d'Esquadra report confirms Pegasus spyware infected Josep Lluís Alay's iPhone 8 from October 11, 2019, to summer 2020, stealing 3.2 GB of data; another phone showed a malicious text but no infection; the report was submitted to a Barcelona court following a complaint by Alay.
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52% Bias Score
WhatsApp Wins Lawsuit Against Spyware Firm NSO Group
A US federal judge ruled that Israeli spyware firm NSO Group is liable for a 2019 hacking spree targeting over 1,000 WhatsApp users, violating US and California laws; the case highlights the growing global concern over the use of spyware against human rights activists and journalists.
WhatsApp Wins Lawsuit Against Spyware Firm NSO Group
A US federal judge ruled that Israeli spyware firm NSO Group is liable for a 2019 hacking spree targeting over 1,000 WhatsApp users, violating US and California laws; the case highlights the growing global concern over the use of spyware against human rights activists and journalists.
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40% Bias Score
WhatsApp Wins Landmark Lawsuit Against Spyware Firm NSO Group
A US federal judge ruled that Israeli spyware firm NSO Group is liable for a 2019 hacking spree that targeted over 1,000 WhatsApp users, violating US and California laws; this ruling could set a significant legal precedent for future cases against spyware companies and potentially deter others from ...
WhatsApp Wins Landmark Lawsuit Against Spyware Firm NSO Group
A US federal judge ruled that Israeli spyware firm NSO Group is liable for a 2019 hacking spree that targeted over 1,000 WhatsApp users, violating US and California laws; this ruling could set a significant legal precedent for future cases against spyware companies and potentially deter others from ...
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40% Bias Score
Serbia Accused of Using Spyware to Surveil Activists and Journalists
Amnesty International reported that Serbian police and intelligence used Cellebrite and a new spyware, NoviSpy, to hack the phones of activists and journalists, illegally accessing their data, raising concerns about state control and repression amidst anti-government protests.
Serbia Accused of Using Spyware to Surveil Activists and Journalists
Amnesty International reported that Serbian police and intelligence used Cellebrite and a new spyware, NoviSpy, to hack the phones of activists and journalists, illegally accessing their data, raising concerns about state control and repression amidst anti-government protests.
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40% Bias Score
WhatsApp Accuses Israeli Spyware Firm Paragon of Targeting 90 Users
WhatsApp revealed that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions targeted 90 users, including journalists and civil society members, using spyware to access their phones' cameras, microphones, and other data; this follows the 2021 Pegasus spyware scandal.
WhatsApp Accuses Israeli Spyware Firm Paragon of Targeting 90 Users
WhatsApp revealed that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions targeted 90 users, including journalists and civil society members, using spyware to access their phones' cameras, microphones, and other data; this follows the 2021 Pegasus spyware scandal.
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48% Bias Score
WhatsApp Targets Spyware Firm Paragon Solutions After Discovering Attack on Journalists and Civil Society Members
Approximately 100 WhatsApp users, including journalists and civil society members, were targeted by spyware from the Israeli firm Paragon Solutions via a PDF file; WhatsApp notified affected individuals, sent Paragon a cease-and-desist letter, and is exploring legal options.
WhatsApp Targets Spyware Firm Paragon Solutions After Discovering Attack on Journalists and Civil Society Members
Approximately 100 WhatsApp users, including journalists and civil society members, were targeted by spyware from the Israeli firm Paragon Solutions via a PDF file; WhatsApp notified affected individuals, sent Paragon a cease-and-desist letter, and is exploring legal options.
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24% Bias Score
Apple's Spyware Notification System: Directing Users to Non-Profits for Help
Apple's iPhone spyware notification system, active since 2021, has alerted users in over 150 countries about targeted attacks, directing them to non-profit organizations for help rather than offering direct support; these sophisticated attacks target specific individuals.
Apple's Spyware Notification System: Directing Users to Non-Profits for Help
Apple's iPhone spyware notification system, active since 2021, has alerted users in over 150 countries about targeted attacks, directing them to non-profit organizations for help rather than offering direct support; these sophisticated attacks target specific individuals.
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52% Bias Score
NSO Group Found Liable in WhatsApp Hacking Case
A US federal judge ruled that Israeli spyware firm NSO Group is liable for a 2019 hacking spree on WhatsApp, breaching over 1,000 users' accounts, setting a major legal precedent for the commercial spyware market and potentially deterring future similar activities.
NSO Group Found Liable in WhatsApp Hacking Case
A US federal judge ruled that Israeli spyware firm NSO Group is liable for a 2019 hacking spree on WhatsApp, breaching over 1,000 users' accounts, setting a major legal precedent for the commercial spyware market and potentially deterring future similar activities.
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52% Bias Score
Serbia Accused of Illegal Spyware Use Against Journalists and Activists
Amnesty International accuses Serbian authorities of illegally using Israeli spyware, Cellebrite's UFED and NoviSpy, to hack phones of journalists and activists, violating their privacy and freedom of expression; the Serbian Security Intelligence Agency denies wrongdoing.
Serbia Accused of Illegal Spyware Use Against Journalists and Activists
Amnesty International accuses Serbian authorities of illegally using Israeli spyware, Cellebrite's UFED and NoviSpy, to hack phones of journalists and activists, violating their privacy and freedom of expression; the Serbian Security Intelligence Agency denies wrongdoing.
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36% Bias Score
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report, "Digital Prison," details how Serbian authorities use Cellebrite and NoviSpy spyware, donated by Norway, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
Serbia's Spyware Abuse: Amnesty International Exposes Illegal Surveillance
Amnesty International's report, "Digital Prison," details how Serbian authorities use Cellebrite and NoviSpy spyware, donated by Norway, to illegally surveil journalists, politicians, and NGOs, suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes.
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60% Bias Score