Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software
The News
A whistleblower from Morocco's domestic intelligence service helped reveal that Morocco used Pegasus spyware from 2017 to target journalists, human rights defenders, French politicians, and Spanish cabinet ministers and police officers. The spyware, manufactured by Israel's NSO Group, allows full access to a target's mobile phone, including emails, messages, photos, and can activate the camera and microphone. This revelation provides an inside look at state surveillance practices and raises concerns about human rights violations.
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A whistleblower from Morocco's domestic intelligence service helped reveal that Morocco used Pegasus spyware from 2017 to target journalists, human rights defenders, French politicians, and Spanish cabinet ministers and police officers. The spyware, manufactured by Israel's NSO Group, allows full access to a target's mobile phone, including emails, messages, photos, and can activate the camera and microphone. This revelation provides an inside look at state surveillance practices and raises con...
Targeting French politicians and Spanish cabinet ministers
Pegasus is manufactured by the Israel-based NSO Group.
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Key findings
Targets of Pegasus included journalists, human rights defenders, French politicians, and Spanish cabinet ministers and police officers.
The Guardian- Targeting French politicians and Spanish cabinet ministers
- Espionage against allied nations
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Loaded language removed<p>Whistleblower suggests internal security services deployed spyware from 2017 against key domestic and foreign targets</p><p>A former member of Morocco’s domestic intelligence service has helped to provide an unprecedented insight into how the north African state used hacking software – including Pegasus spyware – to target journalists, human rights defenders, French politicians and Spanish…
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Claims
Targets of Pegasus included journalists, human rights defenders, French politicians, and Spanish cabinet ministers and police officers.
The GuardianPegasus is manufactured by the Israel-based NSO Group.
The GuardianPegasus allows the operator to access everything on a target's mobile phone, including emails, text messages, and photographs.
The GuardianPegasus can activate the phone's recorder and camera, turning it into a listening device.
The GuardianMorocco used Pegasus spyware from 2017.
The GuardianA former member of Morocco's domestic intelligence service has provided insight into Morocco's use of Pegasus spyware.
The GuardianBias & Framing
- saliency_bias: unprecedented insight into how the north African state used hacking software,target journalists, human rights defenders, French politicians and Spanish cabinet ministers and police officers
- hyperbolic_language: unprecedented insight