An Israeli company’s spyware has been reportedly used to target Pakistani citizens, raising serious concerns over privacy and surveillance, according to a report by Amnesty International.
The spyware, known as Predator, was developed by the Israeli firm Intellexa and is capable of monitoring mobile devices, enabling access to sensitive data from journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society members.
Amnesty International investigators verified technical evidence showing that the software was deployed to target individuals in Pakistan, including an attempted attack on a human rights lawyer in Balochistan.
Predator systems allow companies to maintain access even to devices inside government offices, giving the firm the ability to monitor sensitive communications. Amnesty’s findings indicate that the data collected by Predator could be accessed by the Israeli company, raising alarms about potential misuse for intelligence and political purposes.
The report also highlighted warnings issued by Google, alerting users in Pakistan and other countries of potential spyware attacks. Amnesty International described the operation as a disturbing example of state-aligned technology being used against civil society.
The revelations underscore growing global concerns over spyware and surveillance tools being misused to violate privacy and human rights, particularly in countries where freedom of speech and digital security are already under pressure.
