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Amnesty International Decries Thai Court’s Decision in NSO Group Spyware Case as Major Setback for Human Rights Advocates

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Bangkok, Thailand – Amnesty International has expressed grave concerns following a Thai court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit against NSO Group Technologies, which was accused of misusing its Pegasus spyware. This ruling represents a severe blow to efforts aiming to protect privacy and human rights within the region. The case, initiated by Thai pro-democracy activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa, also known as Pai Dao Din, centered on allegations that NSO Group failed to prevent the abusive deployment of its spyware against activists. Pai took legal action following alerts from Apple and a comprehensive 2022 report indicating that … Read more

Apple Moves to Withdraw Lawsuit Against NSO Group, Citing Risks of Exposing Sensitive Discoveries

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San Jose, Calif. — In an unexpected legal turn, Apple Inc. has requested the dismissal of its 2021 lawsuit against the Israeli cybersecurity firm NSO Group, highlighting a complex interplay of international legal issues and the confidentiality of sensitive information. Filed with the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, the lawsuit originally aimed to hold NSO accountable for allegedly targeting Apple users with sophisticated spyware. Apple’s decision to back away from the litigation underscores concerns about the potential ramifications on its operational security. The company has expressed apprehension that … Read more

Apple Moves to Withdraw Lawsuit Against Israeli Spyware Maker NSO

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Cupertino, California – Apple Inc. has announced its decision to withdraw a lawsuit it previously initiated against NSO Group, an Israeli company known for developing spyware. This legal battle highlighted concerns about privacy and cybersecurity across the globe. In its lawsuit, filed last year, Apple targeted the controversial Pegasus software, which is reportedly used by governments to surveil journalists, activists, and political leaders worldwide. Apple had claimed that the deployment of this software on iPhones represented a dire threat to user privacy. The decision to drop the lawsuit comes amid ongoing debates about the implications … Read more