Creepy Israeli Spyware Vendor NSO Group Reportedly Sells to U.S. Company at the Worst Possible Time

The article discusses the reported sale of the controversial Israeli spyware vendor, NSO Group, to a U.S. company. NSO Group has faced criticism for allegedly enabling human rights abuses through the use of its surveillance technology, which has been used to target journalists, activists, and dissidents worldwide. The timing of the reported sale is considered particularly troubling, as NSO Group is currently facing a lawsuit from WhatsApp over the use of its Pegasus spyware to target the messaging app's users. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Commerce has blacklisted NSO Group, restricting the company's ability to work with American firms. The article raises concerns that the sale could further complicate the legal and regulatory challenges facing NSO Group, potentially allowing the U.S. company to gain access to the company's powerful surveillance tools. The article emphasizes the potential threat this poses to journalists and others who have been targeted by NSO Group's spyware in the past.