Pegasus Spyware Fails to Prevent Hamas Attack on Israel
The failure of Pegasus spyware to detect the Hamas attack on Israel raises questions about its effectiveness in advanced surveillance.
The failure of Pegasus spyware to detect the Hamas attack on Israel raises questions about its effectiveness in advanced surveillance.
Lashing out at Rahul Gandhi over his claim of being snooped on, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said it is his habit to 'defame' India.
Chief Justice N.V. Ramana read the report of the committee in the open court on Thursday.
The apex court had said that it is cognizant of the State's interest to ensure that life and liberty are preserved and must balance the same.
Police allegedly used the spyware to gather intelligence before any investigation had been opened and without judicial warrants. Bennett, who replaced Netanyahu as Prime Minister last June, said Pegasus and “other products are important tools in the fight against terrorism and severe crime," but they were not intended to be used in what they call 'phishing campaigns' targeting the Israeli public and officials.
Opposition parties are mulling an idea of holding mock parliament after their demand of discussion on Pegasus snooping controversy has not been met by the government.
The petitioners sought direction to be issued to the Centre to disclose if any of its agencies have obtained license for Pegasus spyware or used it either directly or indirectly, to conduct surveillance as alleged.
Commenting on issues that have come up in the meeting, Banerjee said "We discussed the current political situation, Pegasus and the Covid condition, besides discussing opposition unity”.
It is learnt that MPs were asked to maintain full attendance in the Parliament sessions and raise questions during the Zero Hour on the Pegasus issue among others.
"Though the central government has yet to order a probe, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has constituted a committee to delve into the issue. The Maharashtra government should also form a similar committee to go into the matter,"
