Pegasus

Iltija Mufti, daughter of former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, and Pushparaj Deshpande, founder of Samruddha Bharat Foundation, say that Apple notified them of a possible hack on their phones

'Targeted twice': Suspect Pegasus was bought by Jagan govt off the books, says TDP's Nara Lokesh

Both Lokesh and his father Andhra Pradesh CM-designate N Chandrababu Naidu suspect that Pegasus was used by the Jagan Mohan govt to tap their phones.

Apple warns iPhone users in 92 countries, including India, of 'mercenary spyware' attacks

In the notification, Apple notes that mercenary spyware attacks, such as those using Pegasus from the NSO Group, are exceptionally rare and vastly more sophisticated than regular cybercriminal activity or consumer malware.

House not meant for reckless politics: Amit Shah slams Congress member over Pegasus snooping charge

The Congress member also sought to know from the Home Minister as to what kind of surveillance and intelligence mechanisms are in place to check the arms smuggling, human trafficking, and smuggling of animal parts at the India-Myanmar border.

Non-cooperation often evidence of guilt: Kapil Sibal on SC's 'Centre did not cooperate' remark on Pegasus

The apex court on Thursday said the technical panel appointed by it to probe the unauthorised use of Pegasus has found some malware in five of the 29 mobile phones examined, but could not conclude whether it was due to the Israeli spyware.

Pegasus Malware | Panel reports says probe inconclusive on use of Pegasus: Supreme Court

The court-appointed technical committee had submitted its report after investigating allegations of snooping on several eminent citizens.

Pegasus panel submits final report to Supreme Court

The case may be listed on August 12 before a bench comprising chief justice of India NV Ramana and justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli.

Pegasus Spyware | SC extends deadline for finalising technical panel report

The interim report submitted before the court said that 29 mobile devices have been submitted by individuals to the panel for investigation

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Stormy Budget session likely as Opposition to raise Pegasus, farmers' issues

The session is being held in the midst of crucial assembly elections in five states, including Uttar Pradesh, where the BJP is locked in a bitter electoral contest with its rivals, and with the campaigning in full swing, it will have an effect on Parliament proceedings.

Pegasus and a missile system were centerpieces' of $2 bn deal between India and Israel in 2017: NYT

A massive controversy erupted last year when the NSO Group hit the headlines with the alleged use of its Pegasus software by some governments to spy on journalists, human rights defenders, politicians and others in a number of countries, including India, triggered concerns over issues relating to privacy.

Shashi Tharoor-led panel questions MeitY officials on Pegasus, hacking of PM Modi's Twitter handle: Sources

The officials deposed before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology on the subject of safeguarding citizens' rights and prevention of misuse of social/online news media platforms, including special emphasis on women security in the digital space.

'Perturbed' by many persons 'politely declining' to be part of Pegasus probe panel: Chidambaram

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set up a three-member independent expert panel to probe the alleged use of Israeli spyware Pegasus for targeted surveillance in India, observing the state cannot get a "free pass" every time the spectre of national security is raised and that its mere invocation cannot render the judiciary a "mute spectator" and be the bugbear it shies away from.

SC appoints expert committee to investigate Pegasus snooping allegations

The pleas seeking independent probe are related to reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli firm NSO's spyware Pegasus.

SC to pronounce order next week on pleas seeking independent probe into Pegasus snooping row

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said the order, which was to be pronounced earlier, will now be delivered next week.

Pegasus scandal: Apple fixes flaw with new software update

Hours after releasing the fix, Apple said it had "rapidly" developed the update following Citizen Lab's discovery of the problem.

Don't wish to file detailed affidavit on pleas seeking probe into Pegasus snooping row, Centre tells SC

The Centre told a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana that it has nothing to hide and that’s why the government has on its own said it will constitute a committee of domain experts to look into these allegations.

Pegasus row: SC notice to Centre, West Bengal on plea against setting up of Commission of Inquiry by state

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana issued notices to the Centre and the West Bengal government on the plea and posted it for hearing on August 25.

"I spent sleepless night," says Rajya Sabha Chairman as he breaks down while condemning Opposition's ruckus

The Rajya Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes on August 10 during the discussion on farmers’ issue with at least two leaders from the Opposition climbing atop the reporters’ table, one waving a black cloth and another throwing a file at the chair after the House was adjourned.

Opposition leaders meet to evolve strategy on Pegasus, other issues

About 14 parties were represented at the meeting held in the chamber of leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, opposition sources said.

Parliament likely to be adjourned sine die on August 11: Report

The current Parliament session, first since the devastating second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, began on July 19. The opposition, which was already geared up to target the government over the contentious farm reform laws and the handling of coronavirus crisis, decided to disrupt the House proceedings after the Pegasus issue came to light.

Pegasus Project Row: CJI says 'no parallel debates', SC adjourns hearing to August 16

A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana, Justices Vineet Saran and Surya Kant, was hearing the petitions into the alleged Pegasus snooping matter.

Pegasus Row | 'No transaction' with Israel's NSO Group, Defence Ministry tells Parliament

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP V Sivadasan had asked the Defence Ministry to reveal whether it has carried out any business dealings with NSO Group Technologies and "if yes, the details thereof?"

What if Pegasus had spied on Tintin?

If it came to that, could Tintin have overpowered the snooper of people's private lives?

In-Depth | Pegasus spyware scandal and growing chorus to regulate private surveillance

The government has neither accepted nor denied claims that it used Pegasus, the sophisticated software for monitoring smartphones. Legal experts say the use of snooping tools amounts to a cybercrime, and must be regulated