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Agreement within the Council on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) is "very close", according to a recent document circulated by the Swedish Presidency - but provisions on the "exceptional" use of spyware against journalists are still the subject of discussions.

The global market for commercial spyware is currently estimated at around $12 billion, which over the last 10 years has seen 80 countries purchase the technology. Spyware is used for a range of purposes, allowing operators to gain remote access to devices from across the world. Once a device becomes infected, the perpetrator gains complete control of the device, which can mean unfettered access to messages, audio calls, photos, and remote access to cameras and microphones.

After a yearlong inquiry, the European spyware committee calls for stronger regulation, improved export controls, and new initiatives to control the proliferation of spyware tools.

Since 2020, NSO Group has paid foreign agents more than $2.9 million for foreign influence and lobbying operations in the U.S.

In late August last year, the Supreme Court said that the technical committee appointed by it had found ‘malware’ in five out of the 29 devices submitted to it.

The European Parliament adopted on Monday (8 May) a non-binding resolution on the use of Pegasus and other spyware in the EU, calling for an effective ban on the technology unless certain conditions are met by the end of the year. 

Lawmakers adopted on Monday a non-binding report and recommendation on the use of Pegasus and other spyware in the EU, calling for an

Another Europe is possible!

The statement, issued on World Press Freedom Day, is signed by human rights organisation, media and tech right groups like Access Now, Amnesty International, Committee To Protect Journalists, Human Rights Watch and Internet Freedom Foundation.

Weil er sich in der Opposition engagierte, hat die polnische Regierung Jacek Karnowski überwacht. Im PEGA-Ausschuss erzählt der Bürgermeister von Sopot seine Geschichte – und warnt vor dem Einsatz von Staatstrojanern bei den anstehenden Wahlen. Wir veröffentlichen ein inoffizielles Wortprotokoll der Anhörung.