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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Executives Linked to Intellexa Predator Spyware Operation

The U.S. Department of Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions against five executives and one entity with ties to the Intellexa Consortium for their role in the development, operation, and distribution of a commercial spyware called Predator. "The United States will not tolerate the reckless propagation of disruptive technologies that threatens our national security and undermines the privacy and
Jason Macuray
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Apple Drops Spyware Case Against NSO Group, Citing Risk of Threat Intelligence Exposure

Apple has filed a motion to "voluntarily" dismiss its lawsuit against commercial spyware vendor NSO Group, citing a shifting risk landscape that could lead to exposure of critical "threat intelligence" information. The development was first reported by The Washington Post on Friday. The iPhone maker said its efforts, coupled with those of others in the industry and national governments to tackle
Omega Balla
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