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Surveillance News
The latest Surveillance news, tracked continuously by NeuraFeed. 2 source-cited articles covering Surveillance announcements, releases, and analysis, each grounded in verified reporting.
European Politician Investigating Spyware Hacked with Pegasus
A European politician, Stelios Kouloglou, had his iPhone repeatedly compromised by NSO Group's Pegasus spyware while serving on an EU committee investigating spyware abuses. The attacks occurred during critical periods of the committee's work, raising significant concerns about the integrity of democratic oversight and the rule of law. This marks the first publicly identified instance of a member of the European Parliament's PEGA Committee being targeted with the very surveillance tool they were scrutinizing.
Palantir Deepens IRS Partnership, Raising Both Efficiency Hopes and Privacy Concerns
Palantir Technologies is significantly expanding its role in assisting the IRS with financial crime investigations, leveraging its advanced data analytics software to identify tax evasion and fraud. This collaboration, which has seen the IRS invest over $130 million in Palantir's platforms since 2018, aims to modernize the agency's outdated systems and enhance its ability to connect disparate data points. However, the increased use of such powerful surveillance technology by a government agency is sparking considerable debate among privacy advocates and lawmakers regarding potential civil liberties implications.