Europe’s spyware victims face years of legal battles and few answers as governments shield surveillance behind national security. Greek journalist Thanasis Koukakis waited almost five years for a court to confirm what happened to him. His phone was infected with the infaous spyware Predator that gave whoever was watching access to his contacts, documents and messages, and even let them switch on his camera and microphone.
Predator, Pegasus and Graphite: Governments Accused of Spyware Abuse Face Little Accountability
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