Thread by @pressfreedom

Spyware reform critical as at least 180 journalists revealed as potential Pegasus targets cpj.org/2021/07/spywar…

“This report shows how governments and companies must act now to stop the abuse of this spyware which is evidently being used to undermine civil liberties, not just counter terrorism and crime,” said @RobertMMahoney.

“No one should have unfettered power to spy on the press, least of all governments known to target journalists with physical abuse and legal reprisals.”

📌 Media Advisory: CPJ resources and insights for journalists reporting on #PegasusProject

CPJ experts are available to speak on spyware & press freedom as well as individual cases of journalists targeted, in multiple languages.

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Check out CPJ's policy brief--published in March--calling on governments to bar the use of spyware on journalists, including banning the export or transfer of surveillance technology or expertise to governments with poor press freedom records cpj.org/wp-content/upl…

And check out our interactive map that lists dozens of incidents in which journalists and those close to them were targeted with spyware since 2011--published in March. cpj.org/spyware/

Hey, journalists!

Check out CPJ Emergencies released safety advice on how to keep your information safe cpj.org/2019/07/digita…

We also have specific guidance on #NSOGroup’s #Pegasus spyware in 7 languages; AR, EN, ES, FR, PT, RU, TR
#PegasusProject #NSO
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