Pakistani Lawyer’s Spyware Scare: Predator Stalks Civil Society!
A human rights lawyer in Pakistan’s Balochistan province witnessed a new twist in digital espionage, as they received a suspicious WhatsApp link—marking the first Intellexa Predator spyware attack on a civil society member in the country. Pakistan, however, insists the allegations hold “not an iota of truth.”
Hot Take:
Who needs a genie in a lamp when you’ve got Aladdin spyware on your phone? Intellexa’s Predator is the new ‘must-have’ (read: must-avoid) tech accessory that everyone didn’t know they needed. It’s got everything from eavesdropping on your calls to snapping selfies without your consent. What’s next, a spyware that orders pizza for you? Talk about a tech invasion!
Key Points:
- A Pakistani human rights lawyer was targeted by Intellexa’s Predator spyware via a suspicious WhatsApp link.
- Predator’s infection technique exploits zero-click and 1-click vulnerabilities in Android and iOS devices.
- Intellexa, known for its mercenary spyware tools, faces allegations of human rights abuses and US sanctions.
- Predator can collect extensive data, including from messaging apps and device microphones.
- Intellexa supposedly retains remote access to customer surveillance logs, raising ethical concerns.
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