Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software
A whistleblower from Morocco's domestic intelligence service has exposed widespread use of Pegasus spyware by the government against journalists, human rights defenders, and foreign officials since 2017. Pegasus, produced by Israel-based NSO Group, grants operators complete access to targeted mobile phones, including communications, photos, and the ability to activate recording and camera functions remotely. The revelations provide rare insight into how Morocco's security services deployed sophisticated surveillance technology against both domestic critics and international political figures.
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Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software
A whistleblower from Morocco's domestic intelligence service has exposed the widespread deployment of Pegasus spyware by the Moroccan government since 2017 against journalists, human rights defenders, and foreign officials including French politicians and Spanish cabinet members. Pegasus, created by Israeli firm NSO Group, provides operators with comprehensive access to target devices including emails, messages, photos, and can activate recording and camera functions for surveillance purposes.
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