Spyware Attacks and the Predator Tool: A Threat to Privacy and Civil Society

This chapter explores an investigation by Amnesty International into the use of the Predator spyware tool for targeted attacks on members of civil society, journalists, politicians, and academics worldwide. It delves into the mechanics of how Predator works and the role of social media platforms in publicly targeting individuals. The chapter raises concerns about the lack of regulatory framework to prevent the production and sale of such spyware tools and discusses the concept of spyware as a service.