Investigation Finds Spyware Used By Governments To Target "Activists"

Investigation Finds Spyware Used By Governments To Target "Activists"

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An Israeli cyber intelligence group has been spying on activists and lawyers worldwide. A collaborative investigation by 17 news organizations revealed that NSO's Pegasus software was used to target hundreds, including the fiance of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, shortly after his death. The software has been employed by authoritarian governments to commit human rights violations globally.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has been targeted by the Israeli cyber intelligence group using Pegasus software?

Activists and lawyers

Students and teachers

Politicians and celebrities

Business executives

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many news organizations collaborated on the investigation into Pegasus software?

15

20

17

10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the individuals targeted by Pegasus software, as revealed by the investigation?

A political leader

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée

A famous actor

A tech entrepreneur

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the claim made about the installation of Pegasus software on Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée's phone?

It was installed just days after his death

It was installed months before his death

It was installed by mistake

It was never installed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary use of Pegasus software by authoritarian governments?

To develop new technologies

To improve communication systems

To conduct human rights violations

To enhance national security