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NSO Group Reportedly Blocks Government Clients While It Investigates Misuse

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NSO Group Reportedly Blocks Government Clients While It Investigates Misuse

Wiper malware used in attacks on Iran's rail system, Spyware rival to NSO Group emerges, Estonian police arrest man accused of hacking government database, Polish police bust alleged ATM hackers, more

Cynthia Brumfield
Jul 30, 2021
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Check out my latest CSO column that details, summarizes, and explains two massive cybersecurity developments that occurred this past week, President Biden’s memo to improve cybersecurity and the infrastructure deal’s cybersecurity provisions.

A company employee told NPR Israeli spyware company NSO Group has temporarily blocked several government clients worldwide from using its technology as it investigates possible misuse.

The investigation follows a major global expose by news organizations that show NSO’s Pegasus spyware is widely used beyond the purported 60 customers the company maintains. The journalists’ probes also show that Pegasus is deployed against government officials, public interest advocates, journalists and not only against criminals and terrorists, as NSO maintains. (Daniel Estrin / NPR)

Related: ETTelecom.com, The Times of Israel, MediaNama, EURACTIV.com, Telecomlive.com, OpIndia, The Tribune India, RT News, Cybersecurity| Reuters.com, DataBreachToday.com, Slashdot

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