The mobile phones and other devices of activists who participated in pro-democracy protests in Thailand were infected and attacked by Pegasus spyware, which may have been used by the Thai government, researchers say.
Cybersecurity research groups Citizen Lab and iLaw found that at least 30 people, including activists, academics and people working with civil society groups, were targeted by Pegasus, a program developed by the cybersecurity firm. NSO Group, based in Israel . .
The individuals whose devices were attacked either participated in pro-democracy protests that took place between 2020 and 2021 or were publicly critical of the Thai monarchy.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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