Trump Ally Takes Charge at Controversial Israeli Spy Technology Firm
A Trump ally has taken charge as CEO of NSO Group, an Israeli spy technology company at the center of controversy over its surveillance software used by authoritarian regimes and governments. The appointment raises concerns about the potential for increased misuse of the company's tools under Friedman's leadership.
Former US Ambassador David Friedman, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has taken charge as CEO of NSO Group, a Israeli spy technology company at the center of several human rights scandals and controversies surrounding its Pegasus malware used for surveillance. Friedman's appointment has raised concerns over his potential influence on the company's direction and handling of sensitive issues. NSO Group has faced numerous allegations of its products being used to harass and silence critics, including journalists and activists. The move has sparked widespread criticism and calls for greater transparency and accountability from human rights groups.
