Israeli cyber-intelligence firm known for Pegasus spyware
WhatsApp has said it disrupted spear-phishing attempts tied to NSO Group and has asked a US court to hold the spyware firm in contempt for violating a permanent injunction. The attacks targeted fewer than 10 users, mainly in Jordan and Lebanon, and WhatsApp found no evidence the devices were compromised.
Citizen Lab has found that Stelios Kouloglou's iPhone was infected with Pegasus at least three times in 2022–23 while he served on the European Parliament's PEGA committee investigating spyware. Researchers say they have high confidence in the forensic evidence but do not attribute responsibility; the findings have prompted calls in Brussels for stronger limits on spyware.
A multinational investigation has found new details on Morocco’s use of Pegasus spyware, including demonstrations in Rabat in 2017 and targets inside and outside the country. The reports, based on testimony from a whistleblower and leaked data, show Morocco using the tool as a high-value option after other methods failed. The series also notes critics’ concerns and ongoing government responses.