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EU Members Want Option To Spy on Journalists in the Name of National Security

Chris Tomlinson June 21, 2023

Journalist groups have expressed concern as the European Union may allow countries to spy on reporters in the name of national security as part of a draft law meant to curb spying on journalists.

Qatargate Investigators’ Phones Hacked

Thomas O'Reilly June 16, 2023

Belgian police advised officials investigating the Qatargate scandal to keep their devices away from top-level meetings after Pegasus spyware was found on the phones of multiple officials.

Spyware Could End Malta’s Golden Passports

Bridget Ryder June 11, 2023

An EU report shows that Maltese citizenship is part of the global net of the spyware business.

Qatargate MEP Lifts Lid on Parliamentary Espionage

Thomas O'Reilly June 5, 2023

Kaili fingered Spanish intelligence services in particular for orchestrating her downfall alleging that multiple security agencies were covertly spying on MEPs.

Pega Committee Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Spyware

Bridget Ryder May 11, 2023

The committee wants a moratorium on spyware use until a tech observation lab is established and member states agree to tighter regulations on spyware use.

Intel Leak: Disguised Chinese Spyware Still Sold to U.S. Government

Tamás Orbán April 19, 2023

Although banned four years ago, the intelligence assessment shows that Hikvision still constitutes a security threat to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Catalonia Bans Spyware

Bridget Ryder April 10, 2023

‘Spyware,’ created by military experts, has been key in bringing drug lords and mafia leaders to justice but has also been used by governments to spy on its opposition, both civic and political.

EPPO Goes After Government-Linked Greek Spyware Company

Bridget Ryder April 5, 2023

This is the only investigation into the spyware business in Europe beyond the PEGA committee so far, though the committee has previously called on law enforcement to get involved.

U.S. Cancels Beijing Visit Over ‘Spy’ Balloon, China Denies Espionage Intent

Tristan Vanheuckelom February 5, 2023

The postponement of Blinken’s trip means yet another delay in stabilizing Sino-U.S. relations, which were already dangerously fraught.

EU Parliament Seeks Moratorium on Spyware

Bridget Ryder January 31, 2023

The committee came down hard on Poland and Hungary for their use of spyware. The recommendations call for an immediate moratorium on its use, acquisition, and exportation, with the possibility of lifting the ban on a country-by-country basis.

Tag: spyware

EU Members Want Option To Spy on Journalists in the Name of National Security

Qatargate Investigators’ Phones Hacked

Spyware Could End Malta’s Golden Passports

Qatargate MEP Lifts Lid on Parliamentary Espionage

Pega Committee Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Spyware

Intel Leak: Disguised Chinese Spyware Still Sold to U.S. Government

Catalonia Bans Spyware

EPPO Goes After Government-Linked Greek Spyware Company

U.S. Cancels Beijing Visit Over ‘Spy’ Balloon, China Denies Espionage Intent

EU Parliament Seeks Moratorium on Spyware

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