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Open Source Insights: One of the key project supervisors/architects of the WhatsApp exploitation spyware 'Pegasus' (developed by NSO) is Michael Herman [Thread]
Michael's portfolio is impressive. During his tenure as "Mobile Group Leader" (March 2013 till December 2016) at NSO, he oversaw the development of iOS and Android exploits through 15 team members, as per his LinkedIn profile.
He started his professional career with Unit 8200 of the Israeli Intelligence Corps, renowned world over for regularly producing a talented pool of software development and cyber security experts. Michael's stint at NSO had nothing to do with his previous military service.
Recommended background reading on Unit 8200:
-What Israel's Elite Defense Force Unit 8200 Can Teach Security about Diversity
darkreading.com/threat-intelli…
-From The Israeli Army Unit 8200 To Silicon Valley
techcrunch.com/2015/03/20/fro…
Chief System Architect at 'Toka - Cyber Builders' in Tel Aviv. One of the company's co-founders is Yaron Rosen, a former Chief of Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Cyber Staff.

Archived copy of Michael's LinkedIn profile: gofile.io/?c=c9NZuf

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