Spyware

Pegasus and a missile system were centerpieces' of $2 bn deal between India and Israel in 2017: NYT

A massive controversy erupted last year when the NSO Group hit the headlines with the alleged use of its Pegasus software by some governments to spy on journalists, human rights defenders and politicians

Supreme Court stays proceedings of WB's Lokur panel probing Pegasus snooping allegations

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli took note of the plea that despite the assurance of the West Bengal government that the Lokur panel would not proceed with the inquiry, the commission has commenced its work.

Pegasus row: SC issues notice to Centre, says govt need not disclose anything that compromises national security

The apex court said it will take up the pleas for hearing after 10 days and will see what course of action should be adopted in the matter

Pegasus row: 'Nothing to hide', expert committee to probe all claims, Centre tells Supreme Court

The government told a bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana that this issue is "highly technical" and expertise was needed to examine the aspects

Senior journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta moves SC, seeks direction on disclosure of info on use of Pegasus

Thakurta said those who hacked his device obtained access not only to details of his personal life but also to his confidential sources and what information they have provided

Pegasus spyware did not target French president Emmanuel Macron, says Israeli firm in eye of storm

The comments came as Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urged Israel to suspend exports of the spying technology after heads of state -- including Macron -- featured on a list of alleged targets selected for potential surveillance

Congress accuses BJP-led dispensation of misusing Pegasus to being down elected Karnataka government

Demanding a court-monitored inquiry, Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge questioned if governments in Madhya Pradesh, Manipur and Goa were also toppled using the spyware

Google Chrome extension that was spying on users was reportedly downloaded 32 million times

Awake said the developers supplied fake contact information when they submitted the extensions to Google.

WhatsApp hacking case brings to the fore insecurity among human rights activists, lawyers and journalists

In India, 121 WhatsApp users were targeted with NSO spyware, the messaging service said in a recent letter to the government

WhatsApp Payments should not be approved in a hurry, cyber security experts warn

This comes days after Facebook CEO announced that WhatsApp Pay will soon be launched in India.