Google names and shames spyware companies that are ‘dangerous’ for free speech, elections

Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) released a report on the surveillance software industry, urging countries to take action against the sale and misuse of commercial spy tools. The report identifies 40 Commercial Surveillance Vendors (CSVs) involved in the development, sale, and deployment of spyware. Google highlights the impact of spyware on free speech, the free press, and elections. The report also reveals that private companies are responsible for sophisticated spyware tools, with some prominent names including NSO, Cy4Gate, RCS Labs, Intellexa, Negg Group, and Variston.

Google names and shames spyware companies that are ‘dangerous’ for free speech, elections
Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) released a report on the surveillance software industry, urging countries to take action against the sale and misuse of commercial spy tools. The report identifies 40 Commercial Surveillance Vendors (CSVs) involved in the development, sale, and deployment of spyware. Google highlights the impact of spyware on free speech, the free press, and elections. The report also reveals that private companies are responsible for sophisticated spyware tools, with some prominent names including NSO, Cy4Gate, RCS Labs, Intellexa, Negg Group, and Variston.