A former Moroccan intelligence agent unveils the state's extensive deployment of Pegasus spyware to surveil journalists, activists, and foreign officials.
The whistleblower's testimony is the basis of a multi-year investigation
Jul 16, 2026
04:22 pm
What's the storyA former member of Morocco's domestic intelligence service has revealed that the North African state employed hacking software, including NSO Group's Pegasus spyware, to target journalists and human rights defenders.
The whistleblower's testimony is the basis of a multi-year investigation by Moroccan journalist Hicham Mansouri.
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