We're likely only seeing 'the tip of the iceberg' of Pegasus spyware use against the US
"It is my belief that we are very likely looking at the tip of the iceberg, and that other US government personnel have had their devices compromised, whether by a nation-state using NSO's services or tools offered by one of its lesser known but equally potent competitors," Schiff said.
We are very likely looking at the tip of the iceberg, and that other US government personnel have had their devices compromisedmore than 30 firms that sell exploits or surveillance capabilities to government-backed groups, Huntley told the committee.
Huntley applauded US sanctions against NSO Group, and called for a full ban on federal procurement of commercial spyware technologies. He alsolawmakers to"contemplate imposing further sanctions to limit spyware vendors' ability to operate in the US and receive US investment," and lead diplomatic efforts to work with governments that harbor spyware vendors and criminals using these tools.
"We believe it is time for government, industry and civil society to come together to change the incentive structure, which has allowed these technologies to spread in secret," Huntley said. ®
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