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Predator spyware victims sue maker Cytrox for €8M amid EU lobbying

Victims of the Predator spyware, which was allegedly used by authorities in Greece, Spain, and Hungary, have initiated an €8 million lawsuit against its maker, Cytrox. This legal action coincides with ongoing efforts by rights campaigners to urge the European Union to adopt a stricter approach to spyware misuse. The European Public Prosecutor's Office is also involved in investigating the spyware's proliferation. AI

IMPACT This lawsuit highlights the ongoing concerns and legal challenges surrounding the misuse of surveillance technology, impacting the broader landscape of digital privacy and regulation.

RANK_REASON Lawsuit against a spyware maker, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Predator spyware victims sue maker Cytrox for €8M amid EU lobbying

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Predatorgate snoopfest victims launch €8M sueball at spyware maker

    Greek lawsuit comes as rights campaigners lobby the EU to take firmer stance on spyware abuses