Gerhard Schmidt put his own money into private equity fund that bought NSO Group, and sat on board that oversaw NSO
NSO Group could be exposed to liability from other technology groups for exploiting their platforms’ vulnerabilities
Judge finds no merit in arguments made by Israeli spyware manufacturer
Tech company warned that iPhones and iPads were open to being targeted by state-level clients of Israeli group NSO
Contrasting fates of Israeli spyware-makers Paragon and NSO reveal how American support is crucial in $12bn industry
Firm co-founded by scion of presidential family considered deal with Israeli spyware company
Modi government seeks alternatives to software made by NSO Group following snooping scandals around the world
US fund managers buy European oil stocks trading at sharp discounts to their American peers
Plus, the messy battle for Bulb’s 1.5mn customers and Silvergate gets caught up in the FTX fallout
Beleaguered spyware firm banks on return of former PM to begin selling again to nations such as Saudi Arabia
Report based on months-long investigation likely to face opposition from member states
Israeli spyware company to launch reorganisation involving 100 job losses
Plus, the legacy of an Italian tycoon and a South African internet group’s bet on Tencent pays off a little too much
Big Four firm gave the Pegasus spyware maker a high valuation and called it a ‘market leader’
A deal for hacking technology could raise ‘serious security concerns’, White House official says
Plus, Credit Suisse pushes for spyware sales and Bridgewater makes a bet against business
Swiss bank among creditors that pressed Israeli maker of Pegasus hacking tool to solve ‘liquidity crisis’
NSO’s cash dilemma, Apple iPad shift, Epic’s Unreal car engine
The inside story of the Pegasus spyware maker’s perilous financial situation and its way ahead following US blacklisting
Plus, Peltz makes his presence known at Unilever and DSM seals two different deals
Paz Esteban fired after phones of prime minister and Catalan politicians allegedly breached using surveillance software
US consultancy overseeing Israeli spyware company tells EU lawmakers it is being stonewalled by management
First confirmed use of the espionage software against a serving head of government
London judge rejects injunction bid from Berkeley Research Group
Difficulties facing maker of Pegasus spyware laid out in London court filings