The Israeli Government’s Secret Actions to Block Disclosure of Pegasus Hacking Tool Revealed
The Israeli government went to great lengths to prevent the disclosure of sensitive information regarding the Pegasus hacking tool, as reported by The Guardian. The tool, developed by NSO, allows for covert surveillance through infected smartphones, raising concerns about human rights abuses by its clients.
NSO faced a lawsuit from WhatsApp in the US, accusing the company of targeting users. However, the Israeli government intervened by seizing files and computers from NSO’s offices in July 2020, obstructing the legal process. This hidden intervention shed light on the close relationship between Israel and NSO.
Despite pressure from WhatsApp to share internal files, NSO and the Israeli government coordinated to conceal information, affecting the legal proceedings. The actions taken by Israel had a significant impact on the case, limiting NSO’s participation in discovery.
As the saga continues, questions remain about the collaboration between NSO, Israel, and the implications for privacy and security in the digital age.