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University of Toronto Researcher: El Salvador's Bitcoin Experiment 'Tells Very Concerning Story'

The Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto's Munk School has published a research paper investigating the Pegasus spyware hacking of media and civil society in El Salvador. Senior Researcher John Scott-Railton shares insights into the key findings. "What has been happening in El Salvador on the technical side tells a very concerning story," Scott-Railton said. Plus, what's the appeal of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele?

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Is El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Really the Bitcoin Hero We Need?

New reporting has found strong evidence Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele sought to undermine freedom of speech in the Central American nation, contradicting Bitcoin’s core values.

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Apple Files Lawsuit Agains Israeli Spyware Maker for Surveilling Apple Users

Apple has filed a lawsuit against Israeli tech company NSO Group for allegations of surveillance and targeting of Apple users. NSO Group is best known for creating and selling sophisticated, state-sponsored spyware “Pegasus.” “The Hash” squad discusses Apple’s latest efforts to strengthen privacy protections and what it suggests about the need for blockchain tech.

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Private Israeli Spyware ‘Pegasus’ Used to Spy on Journalists, Activists, Politicians Worldwide

According to The Washington Post, Israeli technology firm NSO Group’s military-grade spyware “Pegasus” was used to hack phones of journalists, activists, politicians, and two women close to murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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