Treasury hits Predator spyware makers with more sanctions

The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against the Intellexa Consortium, five named individuals, and the Aliada Group for developing and enabling the proliferation of Predator spyware, which has been implicated in targeting U.S. government officials, journalists, and policy experts. The notice details the consortium's complex corporate structure, the impact of sanctions and visibility on its operations, signs of renewed activity, and broader industry implications including legal actions involving other spyware vendors.