Convicted spyware chief hints that Greece’s government was behind dozens of phone hacks

Intellexa founder Tal Dilian was convicted in Greece for his role in a mass surveillance campaign using Predator spyware to hack dozens of phones belonging to senior officials, journalists, and others; the report highlights Predator’s ability to compromise iOS and Android devices to steal communications and location data, alleges possible government authorization and a cover-up, and notes U.S. sanctions after the tool was used against U.S. officials and journalists.