The controversial spyware software from NSO Group is again in the news. This time, for being used against 37 journalists, mostly belonging to Al Jazeera. It’s said the spyware is a zero-click malware that doesn’t leave any trace on the compromised device and has exploited an iMessage vulnerability existing for over a year.
Journalists Spied Through a Spyware!
Citizen Lab has uncovered a campaign where dozens of journalists were spied on using the spyware kismet, an NSO Group product . The maker was accused of similar incidents earlier, where it supplied spyware to governments for spying on dissidents and journalists through WhatsApp .
NEW REPORT “The Great iPwn: Journalists Hacked with Suspected NSO Group iMessage “Zero-Click Exploit” by @citizenlab @billmarczak @jsrailton @nouraaljizawi @sienaanstis @RonDeibert : https://t.co/Z8FVRaePHB — Citizen Lab (@citizenlab) December 20, 2020
