News: A month back, Supreme Court had appointed an independent expert technical committee to examine allegations that the government used an Israeli spyware, Pegasus, to snoop on its own citizens. This decision of SC received near-universal acclaim, reaffirming its institutional credibility. But, the constitutional court could have done more in terms of the outcome of… Continue reading Law for national security: Vital point on rights is sidestepped in the way SC’s Pegasus case is framed
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Pegasus has given privacy legislation a jab of urgency
Source: Livemint Relevance: Impact of the Pegasus spyware issue Synopsis: Pegasus has shown just how easy it now is for governments to spy on people. Such tools being in wide use has given rise to calls for legislative action to keep them under democratic supervision. Contents1 Background2 About Personal Data Protection Bill3 Concerns4 Way forward… Continue reading Pegasus has given privacy legislation a jab of urgency
Pegasus spyware issue – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is Pegasus?3 How Pegasus is different this time?4 How does Pegasus infiltrate devices?5 Implications of Pegasus spyware issue6 Challenges7 Suggestions/Measures8 Way forward Introduction Recently, a global collaborative investigative effort, titled the Pegasus project, revealed that Israeli company NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware targeted over 300 mobile phone numbers in India. As per reports, at least… Continue reading Pegasus spyware issue – Explained, pointwise
The hacking of Indian democracy
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Understanding various dimensions of the fall out of the Pegasus revelations. Synopsis: International treaties, rules, and reports on the issue of right to privacy & the way forward in the Pegasus case. Contents1 Background2 Undermining the rule of law3 Relevant international treaties & reports4 Way forward Background The Pegasus revelations reflect… Continue reading The hacking of Indian democracy
What Pegasus says about cyber power and our national security?
Source: Livemint Syllabus: GS3 – Security Relevance: Implications of the Pegasus issue Synopsis: Pegasus issue has crucial national security and geopolitical dimensions that must enter the national debate. Contents1 Conflict b/w liberty & national security2 Implications of the Pegasus issue3 Suggestions4 Way forward Conflict b/w liberty & national security Information governance (the way in which… Continue reading What Pegasus says about cyber power and our national security?
The Pegasus nightmare
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint Relevance: Understanding the potential negative impact of cyberthreats and ways to counter them. Synopsis: Cyberthreats need to be countered with a deeper understanding of cyber technologies. Short term remedies won’t work. Contents1 Background2 Negative impact of the cybertechnology3 Why we need to act against Cyber threats?4 Suggestions Background Pegasus… Continue reading The Pegasus nightmare
Pegasus spyware: The stealth with which it infects phones
Source: Business Standard Contents1 What is the News?2 About Pegasus:3 How does Pegasus infiltrate devices?4 Who can use Pegasus?5 What can Pegasus spyware do? What is the News? India’s name has figured among countries that used Pegasus spyware to potentially target politicians, journalists, and activists. About Pegasus: Pegasus is a type of malicious software or… Continue reading Pegasus spyware: The stealth with which it infects phones
What the Pegasus surveillance scandal means for Indian democracy?
Source: Indian Express, Indian Express 2, Livemint Relevance: Implication of the Pegasus spyware issue Synopsis: The Pegasus scandal is a matter of grave concern for Indian democracy. Implications and future course of action. Implications of Pegasus spyware issue Allegations against Supreme Court: There are allegations that the phones of the woman who had complained of sexual harassment… Continue reading What the Pegasus surveillance scandal means for Indian democracy?
Pegasus spyware issue – concerns and way forward
Source: The Hindu 1, The Hindu 2 Relevance: Possible future course of action for India after the recent revelations under Pegasus spyware issue. Synopsis: Dealing with the implications of the Pegasus spyware issue and the policy challenges involved in existing laws. Contents1 Background2 Is surveillance necessary?3 Laws & programmes dealing with surveillance4 Who can monitor?5… Continue reading Pegasus spyware issue – concerns and way forward
Pegasus spyware used to ‘snoop’ on Indian journalists, activists
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Pegasus3 Worrying Aspect of Pegasus Spyware4 What is a Zero Click Attack? What is the News? According to a report, Pegasus spyware may have been used to conduct surveillance on about 300 Indians including two Cabinet ministers three opposition leaders, a Constitutional authority, government officials, scientists… Continue reading Pegasus spyware used to ‘snoop’ on Indian journalists, activists
