Thailand: CSOs report reveals that more than 30 Thai activists & supporters were targeted by Pegasus

In July 2022 the civil society organizations iLaw, DigitalReach, and Citizen Lab released a collaborative investigation revealing that between October 2020 to November 2021 more than 30 Thai activists and protesters, predominantly key figures in the pro-democracy movement, were targeted by NSO Group's spyware Pegasus. Among the conclusions from the investigation, Thai dissidents may have been targeted for three reasons: to monitor their online activities; to monitor the protests; and to seek information regarding the protests’ funding sources.

The Washington Post invited NSO Group to comment on its business in Thailand, and on the occasion, the company provided a short statement against the verifiability of the claims against NSO.

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Thailand: Court dismisses activist’s landmark spyware lawsuit against NSO Group

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21 Nov 2024

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Article

A Thai court dismissed activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa’s lawsuit against NSO Group, citing insufficient evidence of spyware infection. The case sought damages and accountability for alleged human rights violations via Pegasus spyware, which has been linked to targeting Thai pro-democracy activists. Critics decry the ruling as alarming.
Thailand: Dismissal of landmark case a critical and alarming setback in fight against unlawful use of spyware

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21 Nov 2024

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Article

The Bangkok Civil Court dismissed Thai activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa’s lawsuit against NSO Group for its alleged role in facilitating spyware abuses. Amnesty International criticised the decision, urging accountability for unlawful surveillance targeting human rights defenders and demanding transparency in NSO’s operations.
Thailand: More than 30 activist hacked by Pegasus; inc. co. comment

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17 Jul 2022

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Article

Recent reports by civil society organizations show that between October 2020 to November 2021 more than 30 Thai activists, predominantly key figures in the pro-democracy movement, have been targeted by the spyware Pegasus.
Report reveals extensive surveillance campaign against Thai activist & more than 30 individuals infected with Pegasus spyware

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16 Jul 2022

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Report

According to a collaborative investigation by iLaw, Digital Reach, and Citizen Lab, Thai pro-democracy protesters and activists were targeted by an extensive surveillance campaign. The investigation confirms that at least 30 people's devices were infected with Pegasus spyware.

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