Posted 4/1/2024, 4:00:00 AM
Poland Launches Inquiry into Previous Government's Use of Invasive Pegasus Spyware
- Poland launches parliamentary inquiry into previous government's use of Pegasus spyware, with possibility of criminal charges
- Justice minister says within months they'll notify targets of Pegasus surveillance; those people can then seek compensation or join criminal case
- Pegasus able to access phones, data; used against media, civil society, and political opponents in multiple countries
- Full list of Polish targets said to be extensive, including many well-known public figures beyond those already named
- Legal experts say judges approving Pegasus surveillance not given full information on invasive nature of technology