An Israeli cyber-intelligence firm founded by Niv Carmi, Shalev Hulio, and Omri Lavie.
Known For:
Developer of Pegasus spyware, a highly advanced surveillance tool capable of remote zero-click access to smartphones, extracting messages, calls, emails, and more.
Key Feature of Pegasus:
Zero-click attacks (no user interaction needed)
Works on both Android and iOS devices
Can activate camera and microphone covertly
Workforce:
Around 500 employees as of 2017.
Controversy and Concerns:
Allegations of misuse by governments for spying on journalists, activists, and political opponents
Global backlash and legal challenges, including lawsuits by Apple and WhatsApp
Listed by U.S. Department of Commerce in 2021 for engaging in activities contrary to national security
Relevance to India:
2021 revelations (via Pegasus Project) that Indian journalists, activists, and opposition leaders were potential targets
Led to Supreme Court intervention and appointment of a committee to investigate
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