Other reports, however, suggest that the Pegasus spyware has been sold to more than 50 countries. The other buyers of the Pegasus spyware identified in the recent expose were Mexico, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Hungary. The Emir of Dubai’s former wife’s phone, along with those of her associates, was also targeted by the Pegasus spyware. Rwanda used the Pegasus spyware to target dissidents, including Paul Rusesabagina and his close relatives. Also read: Pegasus spyware: Mexico one of the biggest targetsMexico’s top investigative officer said that the two previous governments of Felipe Calderon (2006-12) and Enrique Pena Nieto (2012-2018) had spent more than $61 million to buy the Pegasus spyware.

Source: The Hindu August 11, 2021 00:31 UTC