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Pegasus spyware has been here for years. We must stop ignoring it

Malwarebytes

Pegasus is spyware, and spyware is not made to respect privacy. According to NSO Group, its main spyware program is a beneficial tool for investigating and preventing terrorist attacks and maintaining the safety of the public. And between 2016 and 2018, more than 1,000 IP addresses were found to be associated with it.

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Hungarian official confirms Hungary used NSO Group Pegasus spyware

Security Affairs

A Hungarian government official confirmed that his government has bought and used the controversial NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. According to Kosa, the use of surveillance software was authorized by a judge or the Minister of Justice. SecurityAffairs – hacking, surveillance. ” This week, the U.S. Pierluigi Paganini.

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