PROJECT YEAR
2023
PROJECT PARTNER
CyberPeace Institute
The project aimed to analyse the human and societal impacts of spyware globally from 2013-2023 to categorise and assess the scale of harm caused by spyware. The study identified a total of 53 events related to spyware abuse in the regions of Central America, Western Asia, and Western/Southern Europe. Predominantly orchestrated by NSO Group's Pegasus software using Zero-Click Exploits in 55% of cases, governments emerged as the primary customers. The report identified 216 targets primarily from Advocacy, Media, and Politics sectors, revealing severe psychological, physical, and financial harm.
2023
CyberPeace Institute