Click Here 52. SPECIAL FEATURE: Shoot the Messenger: Espionage, Murder & Pegasus Spyware
Jan 31, 2023
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Hana's Detainment & Spyware Infection
- Hana, an Emirates flight attendant, was detained and interrogated by Emirati intelligence in 2018 due to her relationship with journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
- During detention, spyware was installed on her phone, turning her into an unwilling informant connected to Khashoggi's surveillance.
Pegasus Spyware's Threat Level
- Pegasus spyware is highly advanced and invasive, capable of full phone control without user knowledge.
- It exemplifies how surveillance tools are becoming potent threats globally, impacting journalists and citizens alike.
Khashoggi's Last Moments
- Jamal Khashoggi was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, 2018, accompanied by his Turkish fiancé.
- He suddenly disappeared inside, sparking international investigations into his fate.