Spyware Maker Nso Group Confirms Acquisition by Us Investors
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NSO Group confirms its acquisition by US investors, raising concerns among HN users about the potential implications for surveillance and human rights.
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The quote "Privacy is dead" (often accompanied by "get over it") is from Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy, who reportedly made the statement in 1999, according to WIRED magazine. He said it in the context of the public's perceived lack of privacy in the burgeoning digital age, where data was increasingly being collected and shared.
NSO makes spyware that is designed to evade detection by even the savvy. It's not quite the same thing as what happens to everyday folks when they browse the net.