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Israeli police used spyware to hack its own citizens, an Israeli newspaper reports

Israeli police have used spyware from controversial Israeli company NSO Group to hack the cell phones of Israeli citizens without judicial oversight, according to an Israeli newspaper. Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Middle East

Israeli police used spyware to hack its own citizens, an Israeli newspaper reports

According to a report in Israeli media, Israel has hacked activists, mayors and other Israeli citizens without judicial oversight using spyware from the controversial NSO Group.

Facebook bans 7 'surveillance-for-hire' companies that spied on 50,000 users

Meta banned seven surveillance firms from Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp on Thursday, accusing the firms of using the platforms to spy on about 50,000 unsuspecting people. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Technology

Facebook bans 7 'surveillance-for-hire' companies that spied on 50,000 users

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram says the firms used its platforms to spy on human rights activists, government critics, celebrities and journalists in more than 100 countries.

Facebook bans 7 'surveillance-for-hire' companies that spied on 50,000 users

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What To Know About The Spying Scandal Linked To Israeli Tech Firm NSO

The logo of NSO Group displayed on a building where the Israeli cybersecurity company previously had offices, in Herzliya, Israel, in 2016. Daniella Cheslow/AP hide caption

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World

What To Know About The Spying Scandal Linked To Israeli Tech Firm NSO

Israel takes pride in its high-tech industry — and it brings in big bucks. But one of its star cybersecurity firms, NSO Group, is at the center of a spying scandal, and the government plays a role.

What To Know About The Spying Scandal Linked To Israeli Tech Firm NSO

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