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Israeli spyware was used against US diplomats in Uganda

Vox

A hack targeting US officials is just the latest problem for NSO Group, the Israeli company behind Pegasus spyware. The aim, according to the Wall Street Journal , is to create a framework around the export and licensing controls of such technology, as well as create an information-sharing network to detect and report on its misuse.

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The massive Twitter hack could be a global security crisis

The Verge

Scammers would also amplify the fake tweet via bot networks , for the same purpose. More than 2,500 mobile games were removed from China’s App Store in the first seven days of July, following a crackdown on titles that are available without a license for release. The spyware was made by Israel’s NSO Group. Sensor Tower).

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