The UK Supreme Court ruled that Bahrain cannot use state immunity to block a lawsuit brought by two dissidents who say their devices were infected with FinSpy spyware. The case alleges Bahraini officials used the spyware to monitor communications, access files, and remotely surveil Saeed Shehabi and Moosa Mohammed in the UK. #Bahrain #FinSpy #FinFisher #SaeedShehabi #MoosaMohammed
Keypoints
- The UK Supreme Court rejected Bahrain’s state immunity defense in a 3-2 decision.
- Saeed Shehabi and Moosa Mohammed allege Bahrain infected their laptops with FinSpy spyware.
- The alleged hacking included access to data, intercepted communications, and surveillance through microphones and cameras.
- The court said the conduct amounted to illegal harassment because it was highly intrusive and wide-ranging.
- FinSpy, also known as FinFisher, was described as spyware sold exclusively to governments.
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