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Investigation reveals Morocco's use of Pegasus spyware to target journalists and foreign officials
An international investigation spanning several years revealed that the Moroccan Internal Intelligence Agency (DGST) began using the Israeli spyware program "Pegasus" in 2017, continuing until 2021. The spyware was employed to target journalists, human rights activists, and political leaders both inside and outside Morocco. Over 200 phone numbers were identified as targets, including European and Spanish officials. It was found that the program was used to hack into phones belonging to figures such as the Spanish Prime Minister and the Defense Minister, as well as Sahrawi activists and journalists. The program provided full access to phone content and allowed remote activation of cameras and microphones. The report stated that Morocco acquired "Pegasus" through the United Arab Emirates before it was widely used for high-value targets, despite Moroccan authorities denying any use of the spyware against their critics. The investigation found no evidence of continued use after 2021.
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