PEGASUS SPYWARE
Meta awarded $167 million in damages from Israeli cybersecurity firm
In March, Meta filed a brief seeking damages from NSO Group, and last week a jury heard arguments about potential penalties. The jury awarded the damages Tuesday after two days of deliberations. "The jury's verdict today to punish NSO is a critical deterrent to the spyware industry against their illegal acts aimed at American companies and our users worldwide," Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp, said in a statement.
US jury awards WhatsApp $168 million in NSO Group cyberespionage suit
A US jury awarded WhatsApp $168 million in damages against Israeli firm NSO Group for using Pegasus spyware to hack users’ phones. The court found NSO guilty of targeting journalists and activists via WhatsApp. Meta hailed the verdict as a major step against surveillance-for-hire cyberespionage operations.
Nothing wrong in using spyware for nation's safety: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court acknowledged the necessity of spyware for national security, emphasizing that its use against adverse elements is justifiable. However, the court is concerned about potential misuse against private individuals and is open to examining individual requests to ascertain if their devices were compromised. The court assured that national security would not be compromised during this process.
Pegasus row: What’s wrong if a country is using a spyware, asks SC
The Supreme Court has stated it will withhold any report compromising national security and sovereignty, but may address individual privacy concerns. The court is considering the extent to which the technical panel report can be shared with individuals.
Pegasus row: SC sets April 29 to hear pleas for probing unauthorised use
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing next week regarding the alleged unauthorized use of Pegasus spyware to surveil journalists and others. Senior Advocate Shyam Divan highlighted that reports from a technical panel, previously directed by the court, have not been shared. In 2022, the court noted the government's non-cooperation with the probe, despite finding some malware.
Will SC conduct further inquiry, asks Surjewala after Pegasus spyware case verdict in US
Randeep Surjewala demanded answers from the Modi government and further inquiry by the Supreme Court following a US court verdict holding NSO Group liable for Pegasus spyware. He questioned the identities of 300 targeted Indians and the usage of retrieved information, urging disclosure of the names and appropriate legal action.
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300 WhatsApp numbers of Indians were spied on: Randeep Surjewala responds to Pegasus verdict; Here's what it said
A US court ruled that NSO Group illegally used a WhatsApp vulnerability to install Pegasus spyware, rejecting NSO's immunity claim. The case proceeds to determine damages. In India, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala demands answers about 300 allegedly targeted Indians and the government's actions. The ruling has significant implications for the spyware industry's accountability.
India targeting high-profile journalists with Pegasus spyware: Amnesty
In a joint investigation, Amnesty International and The Washington Post reported that India's government has targeted high-profile journalists, including Siddharth Varadarajan of The Wire and Anand Mangnale of The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, with Pegasus spyware. Pegasus, developed by Israeli firm NSO Group, allows unauthorized access to a phone's messages, emails, calls, photos, and location.
Apple's SOS: IOS 16.6.1 emerges as crucial defense against Pegasus spyware threat all about the software update
In swift response to concerns regarding digital privacy, Apple has introduced iOS 16.6.1, an emergency software update designed to counter the threat of Pegasus spyware. This critical update comes on the heels of a significant revelation by researchers from Citizen Lab, a division of the University of Toronto.
Pegasus spyware maker NSO has 22 contracts in EU: Report
Pegasus spyware and competing products make it possible to infect the cell phone of the victim of the surveillance, and afterwards enable the operator to eavesdrop on conversations, read apps with encrypted messages, and provide total access to contacts and files on the device
Spanish prime minister's telephone infected by Pegasus spyware
The announcement followed intense pressure on the leftist coalition government to explain itself after Canada's digital rights group Citizen Lab said more than 60 people linked to the Catalan separatist movement had been targets of "Pegasus" spyware made by Israel's NSO Group.
Pegasus: SC-appointed committee extends timeline till Feb 8 for people to come forward
Just two persons affected by the Pegasus spyware have so far pledged to give their phones to the SC-appointed technical committee looking into the Pegasus issue, forcing the panel to extend the timeline for affected persons to turn up before it.
Congress leader Chidambaram slams Centre over Pegasus spyware issue
In a veiled attack, the Congress leader further targeted the Centre by saying that if we get more sophisticated spyware ahead of the 2024 elections, India can give Israel even 4 billion dollars.
Govt's silence on Pegasus spyware issue 'acceptance of criminal activity', claims Left parties
In a tweet, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said, "The (Narendra) Modi government must explain on affidavit why it bought this cyber weapon, who gave the permission for its usage, how were the targets selected and who got these reports?"
Congress welcomes SC order on Pegasus snooping matter
"Welcome SC order setting up Special Committee to examine misuse of Pegasus despite Modi Govt's embarrassing attempts to evade, avoid and divert attention in the name of National Security. Satyamev Jayate," Congress said.
SC to pronounce order on Wednesday on pleas seeking independent probe into Pegasus snooping matter
A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli had reserved order on September 13, saying it only wanted to know whether or not the Centre used the Pegasus spyware through illegal methods to allegedly snoop on citizens.
SC to pronounce order next week on pleas seeking independent probe into Pegasus snooping row
The Supreme Court on September 13 had reserved its order, saying it only wanted to know whether or not the Centre used the Pegasus spyware through illegal methods to allegedly snoop on citizens.
Govt telling SC it can't divulge its info in public confession that spyware was used: Chidambaram
The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that divulging information on whether the country uses spyware like Pegasus or not would involve national security aspect as enemies of the nation or those indulging in terror activities would change or modulate their software.
Pegasus row: NCP asks Centre to probe if any foreign govt snooped on Indian politicians, judges
Malik told reporters that the Defence ministry has said there was no transaction with the NSO Group, an Israeli surveillance software company, regarding the Pegasus spyware.
French finance minister's phone investigated in Pegasus spyware case
The phone of France's finance minister Bruno Le Maire is currently being investigated to determine whether it has been infected by a spyware known as Pegasus. “We are in an investigation phase, and that includes my own device,” Bruno Le Maire told France Inter radio on Friday.
Chidambaram attacks govt over Pegasus, asks whether it will give up 'ostrich-like attitude'
Attacking the government, Chidambaram said another case of misuse of Pegasus spyware has been revealed now with France's national cybersecurity agency confirming that Pegasus spyware was infiltrated into phones belonging to two journalists of Mediapart, an investigative journal in France.
Pegasus spyware 'non-issue'; govt ready to discuss matters related to people: Pralhad Joshi
Referring to protests over the Pegasus spyware row that has led to a logjam in Parliament, he said Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has already made a detailed statement on the issue in both the Houses.
Pegasus spyware: Senior journalists move SC seeking independent enquiry into govt snooping allegations
The petition, likely to come up for hearing within next few days, sought to investigate if the illegal hacking into the phones using the Pegasus spyware represented an attempt by agencies and organisations to muzzle and chill the exercise of free speech and expression of dissent in India.
Pegasus issue: Rajya Sabha MP moves Supreme Court seeking court-monitored probe
A massive political row has erupted after media reports claimed that Pegasus spyware was used to conduct surveillance on about 300 Indians, including ministers, political leaders, government officials and journalists.
Pakistan voices 'serious concern' over reports about India's alleged use of Pegasus spyware
According to reports, Imran Khan was a potential target of the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware programme by clients of the NSO Group cyberespionage firm.
Categorically stand by findings of Pegasus Project: Amnesty International
The comments by Amnesty International came after some media reports quoting a few Israreli journalists said that the human rights group has claimed that it never said that the recently leaked phone numbers was specifically a list of numbers targeted by Pegasus spyware.
ETtech Explainer: What is Pegasus spyware and how it works
The Pegasus spyware, developed by Israeli software company NSO Group, has targeted globally more than 50,000 phone numbers, including 300 in India, for surveillance.
Pegasus snooping row: Congress demands probe by Joint Parliamentary Committee
Opposition members raised uproar in both houses and demanded a thorough probe into the charges of snooping on journalists, politicians, ministers, judges and others using Israeli Pegasus spyware.
Congress MP gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha on 'Pegasus Project' report
This comes after The Wire reported that phone numbers of Indian Journalists appeared on the leaked list of potential targets for surveillance by an unidentified agency using Pegasus spyware.
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