A Greek court convicted Intellexa founder Tal Dilian and three associates for unlawful access and privacy violations connected to the Predator spyware, handing down a combined sentence of over 126 years that is limited to eight years under Greek law. The verdict, which followed documentation by groups like Citizen Lab and Amnesty and involves surveillance of more than 90 Greeks including journalists and politicians, could seriously hamper Intellexa’s global operations and prompt further espionage investigations. #Intellexa #Predator
Keypoints
- Athens court found Tal Dilian and three associates guilty of unlawful access and privacy law violations.
- The defendants received a combined sentence of over 126 years but will only serve eight years under Greek law and remain free pending appeal.
- Predator spyware was used to target more than 90 Greeks, including a financial journalist, opposition politicians, government ministers, intelligence operatives, and prosecutors.
- Experts warn the convictions could disrupt Intellexa’s operations worldwide and expose executives to extradition and financial restrictions.
- Authorities were ordered to investigate potential additional espionage charges, with victim reports and research from Citizen Lab and Amnesty documenting ongoing Predator detections globally.
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