Macron ordered to review security protocols
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The Pegasus software of the Israeli NSO Group is considered one of the best spyware for smartphones.
French President Emmanuel Macron changed his phone and number after reports that he was a victim of the Israeli spyware Pegasus. On Friday, July 23rd, reports BBC.
The French president’s office said Macron also ordered a review of security protocols.
Earlier this week, the media reported that Pegasus spyware could track Macron’s smartphones and a number of French ministers. The program was allegedly used by the Moroccan special services.
Moroccan authorities have denied the use of Pegasus and said the accusations were “unfounded and wrong.”
The Pegasus software of the Israeli NSO Group is considered one of the best spyware for smartphones. Tracking can be carried out in real time and bypass the encryption of messengers. The program copies messages sent and received to the phone, collects photos and records calls.
In addition, Pegasus gains access to a microphone and video camera, allowing it to eavesdrop and spy on device owners. With the help of the program, you can track the location of phones.
NSO Group says it sells the software exclusively to government departments and to combat terrorism and crime.
It is not known if the software was installed on the phone of the President of France. But his number was on a list of 50,000 contacts believed to have been targeted by clients of NSO Group, the creator of Pegasus, since 2016. The list includes politicians and heads of state, business leaders, and activists.
The Hungarian, Israeli and Algerian authorities have launched an investigation into the use of the Pegasus.
Previously arose scandal with listening to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other German politicians. The media announced the involvement of the Danish special services.
It also turned out that wiretap Serbian President Alexander Vucic and his family members.
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