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Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation
A Barcelona court has ruled that NSO Group co-founders Omri Lavie and Shalev Hulio, along with former executive Yuval Somekh, can be charged in a spyware investigation tied to the hacking of Catalan lawyer Andreu Van den Eynde, as sought by the human rights nonprofit Iridia.
Key points
- Barcelona court ruled that NSO Group executives can be indicted.
- The indictment stems from the alleged hacking of lawyer Andreu Van den Eynde.
- Iridia, a human rights nonprofit, filed the original complaint.
- The initial court rejected charging the executives, but Iridia appealed.
- The higher court's decision allows for personal accountability of the executives.
Why it matters
- This ruling may influence future legal standards for accountability in cybersecurity.
- The trend towards more stringent regulations on spyware and surveillance technologies continues, especially in the EU.
- In 2025, there is expected focus on ethical implications and regulations around IT and cybersecurity.
The ruling marks a significant moment in spyware legal accountability in Europe, potentially affecting future regulations and practices in the tech industry.