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El Salvador journalists sue Israeli Pegasus spyware maker in US court
'These spyware attacks were an attempt to silence our sources and deter us from doing journalism'
 "El Salvador journalists sue Israeli Pegasus spyware maker in US court")
Modi govt has committed treason: Rahul Gandhi on NYT report on Pegasus
The Congress attacked the Centre over an NYT report which claimed that the Indian govt bought the spy tool from Israel, alleging that the govt indulged in illegal snooping which amounts to 'treason'
 "Modi govt has committed treason: Rahul Gandhi on NYT report on Pegasus")
Understanding WhatsApp and its end-to-end encryption for privacy, security
One of WhatsApp's key features is end-to-end encryption, which means the messages sent using WhatsApp are only visible to the sender and receiver of the message
 "Understanding WhatsApp and its end-to-end encryption for privacy, security")
Snooping on citizens without sanction is illegal: Justice B N Srikrishna
Main architect of India's privacy bill says use of spyware like Pegasus can be legally challenged
 "Snooping on citizens without sanction is illegal: Justice B N Srikrishna")
WhatsApp didn't inform govt about vulnerability in their system: Prasad
The minister also said digital players must erect appropriate security walls or be ready to face action
 "WhatsApp didn't inform govt about vulnerability in their system: Prasad")
After WhatsApp row, Google warned 500 Indians of 'govt-backed' hacking
The affected users were spread across 149 countries, and the number was similar to (up or down 10 per cent) the number of warnings sent in the same period of 2018 and 2017
Pegasus snooping row: WhatsApp expresses regret, to ensure tight security
According to WhatsApp, the spyware was developed by Israel-based NSO Group and had been used to snoop on about 1,400 users globally, including 121 users from India
 "Pegasus snooping row: WhatsApp expresses regret, to ensure tight security")
CERT-In issues advisory on account security; WhatsApp says users unaffected
The CERT-In is the nodal agency to combat hacking, phishing and to fortify security-related defences of the Indian internet domain
 "CERT-In issues advisory on account security; WhatsApp says users unaffected")
WhatsApp snoop: Targeted users want govt to explain ties with Israeli firm
The group of 19 affected Indian users said in an open letter that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government must explain whether it had mounted the surveillance on them
WhatsApp snooping: Castro stresses need for good cybersecurity policies
He says the government needs to come up with good policies to encourage digital literacy and collaborate with research institutes to identify various vulnerabilities
 "WhatsApp snooping: Castro stresses need for good cybersecurity policies")
How recent snooping incident may affect the launch of WhatsApp Pay
An Israeli spyware was used to snoop of some 1,400 people globally, including 121 Indian citizens. Listen to the podcast to know how this incident might affect the launch of WhatsApp's payment service
Tharoor-led parliamentary panel to take up WhatsApp snooping case on Nov 20
Two parliamentary panels headed by Congress leaders have decided to examine the WhatsApp snooping case and will seek details from top government officials including the Home Secretary
 "Tharoor-led parliamentary panel to take up WhatsApp snooping case on Nov 20")
Top 10 biz headlines: WhatsApp Pay launch, Air India stake sale, and more
From snooping row to India's position on RCEP, here are the top 10 business headlines for the day
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Snooping row: Govt mulls safety audit of WhatsApp Pay; launch to be delayed
Last week, Facebook-owned WhatsApp said it was filing a federal complaint in the US against Israeli technology firm NSO Group
 "Snooping row: Govt mulls safety audit of WhatsApp Pay; launch to be delayed")
WhatsApp spyware row: Opposition parties plan to approach President
A note is being prepared by the Opposition, calling upon the President "to make a Presidential Reference to the Supreme Court of India under Article 143 of the Constitution
 "WhatsApp spyware row: Opposition parties plan to approach President")
Peeling layers of Pegasus spyware reveals sophisticated modern-day snooping
The tool, developed by a little known Israeli firm, can snoop real-time activity on the smartphone and access camera and microphone on command
 "Peeling layers of Pegasus spyware reveals sophisticated modern-day snooping")
WhatsApp snooping: Here's how you can still communicate securely
The reality is that while you may not be able stop an attack like this, you can do a lot to mitigate surveillance in general.
WhatsApp snooping row: Set up SIT to probe issue, NCP tells Centre
Patil claimed Facebook had admitted some 40 people were subjected to snooping of which 14 are from Maharashtra.
