Business Alert: Israel blocked Ukraine from getting potent Pegasus spyware out of fear of upsetting Russia, people familiar with decision say
| A Ukrainian bid to acquire the powerful Pegasus spyware system was blocked by Israeli defense officials, according to people familiar with the decision. Israeli concerns about Russian reaction also affected dealings between NSO Group, the creator of Pegasus, and Estonia, a member of NATO, people familiar with those actions say. Though NSO is a private company, Israeli officials have for years sought to align its distribution of Pegasus with national diplomatic priorities. |
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| | | | Business Alert | March 23, 10:03 a.m. EDT | | | | | A Ukrainian bid to acquire the powerful Pegasus spyware system was blocked by Israeli defense officials, according to people familiar with the decision. Israeli concerns about Russian reaction also affected dealings between NSO Group, the creator of Pegasus, and Estonia, a member of NATO, people familiar with those actions say. Though NSO is a private company, Israeli officials have for years sought to align its distribution of Pegasus with national diplomatic priorities. | | | | | |
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