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Former Trump Official To Lead Israeli Spyware Maker Accused of Targeting Journalists

Former Trump Administration Official to Lead Controversial Israeli Spyware Company Former Trump administration official Matt Gorman has been appointed as the new CEO of NSO Group, an Israeli spyware company that has been accused of targeting journalists and human rights activists. The company's surveillance software, Pegasus, has been used to hack into the phones of critics and dissidents worldwide. Gorman, who previously served as the White House's director of communications, has stated that his primary goal is to sell the company's surveillance tools to law enforcement agencies. This move has raised concerns among human rights groups, who have long criticized NSO Group's practices and the potential for abuse of its technology. The appointment comes at a time when NSO Group is facing increased scrutiny and legal challenges over the use of its software. The company has been blacklisted by the U.S. government and is the subject of multiple lawsuits from technology firms and human rights organizations.

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