The targets of the hacking spree included diplomats, political dissidents, journalists, along with both military and government officials. NSO has defended itself saying it only sells technology to government and intelligence agencies to counter terrorism and crime. Of those allegedly affected by NSO’s Pegasus spyware, 121 are based in India, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Meanwhile, Indian lawyers and activists, who were among those targeted, say they are increasingly concerned about their safety, privacy and state-backed surveillance. “I’m going to court for sure,” said Nihalsing Rathod, a human rights lawyer based in the Indian city of Nagpur.

Source: Sunday Times November 04, 2019 20:48 UTC