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A Tech Firm Has Blocked Some Governments From Using Its Spyware Over Misuse Claims

The Israeli firm is under scrutiny after reports its products were used by countries seeking to spy on dissidents and leaders
Israel's NSO Group has denied media reports its Pegasus software is linked to the mass surveillance of journalists and rights defenders, but suspended service to some governments following the reports.

Israeli spyware company NSO Group has temporarily blocked several government clients around the world from using its technology as the company investigates their possible misuse, a company employee told NPR on Thursday.

The suspensions are in response to an investigation by the Pegasus Project, a consortium of the company's Pegasus spyware was linked to hacks and potential surveillance of

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