Espionage
Report: NSO spyware found on 6 Palestinian activists' phones
Security researchers disclosed on Nov. 8 that spyware from the notorious Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO Group was detected on the cellphones of six Palestinian human rights activists, half affiliated with groups that Israel's defense minister controversially claimed were involved in terrorism.
Former intelligence official sentenced to 23 years in prison
A court in Ankara has sentenced Enver Altaylı, a former official of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT), to a total of 23 years in prison for "political and military espionage" and membership to a terrorist organization.
Altaylı was detained and arrested in 2017 as part of an investigation into the FETÖ, which was responsible for the failed coup attempt in 2016.
Montenegro Ex-Intelligence Chief Arrested for Wiretapping Prosecutor
Montenegrin Deputy PM Dritan Abazovic and former head of National Security Agency Dejan Perunicic (right). Photo: Government of Montenegro
Special State Prosecutor Milivoje Katnic said Perunicic is suspected of abuse of office, after conforming that an illegal surveillance bug was found in his office.
Jailed Turkish philanthropist awaits his fate under Erdogan’s wrath
He faces a barrage of charges, including espionage and attempts to topple the state
Leaked CIA document sent to several addresses: the CIA is getting rusty
The document suggests that the U.S. counterintelligence service underestimated its rivals, while the management of the agency is worried that more attention must be paid to the protection of agents, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported today, citing other world media.
Pegasus spy claims probed as Macron switches phone
Hungary, Israel and Algeria on July 22 probed allegations that Israeli-made spyware was used on journalists, rights activists and 14 heads of state, as French leader Emmanuel Macron ordered tighter security and changed his phone over espionage concerns.
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France probes use of NSO spyware; Macron a possible target
The cellphones of French President Emmanuel Macron and 15 members of the French government may have been among potential targets in 2019 of surveillance by spyware made by the Israel-based NSO Group, according to a newspaper report July 20.
UN calls surveillance of journalists, rights defenders through spyware 'alarming'
The U.N. human rights chief on Monday said revelations regarding the apparent widespread use of the Israeli-developed Pegasus software to spy on journalists, human rights defenders, politicians, and others are "extremely alarming."
A massive string of devastating hacks makes cybersecurity a national security issue
According to Radio Free Europe, referring to the world media, this comes after the first man in America warned Moscow that it would face a proportionate response if the hacker attacks continue.
After meeting with top cybersecurity advisers on Wednesday, Biden said he would "deliver" Putin's response to a wave of ransomware attacks on US companies.
Samos: 43-year-old Greek arrested for espionage
Α 43-year-old Greek was arrested for espionage and facilitating the illegal entry of third-country nationals
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