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EU Nations Join US Coalition Against Spyware

September 24, 2024
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EU Nations Join US Coalition Against Spyware

Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands have joined a U.S.-led initiative to combat the global misuse of spyware, expanding the coalition formed in March to tackle this pressing issue. This development comes amidst mounting criticism of the European Commission’s inability to effectively regulate the burgeoning spyware market within the EU. With these additions, the coalition now comprises 21 nations, including Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, and Norway, among others, united in their efforts to curb the harmful effects of spyware on privacy and free speech.

The U.S. Department of State has emphasized that participating countries are encouraged to adopt several key measures. These include affirming commitments to robust information-sharing programs regarding commercial spyware and implementing restrictions on the export of technologies that could enable malicious cyber activities. The collective aim is to prevent the proliferation of spyware, particularly in contexts where it could be used by authoritarian regimes against dissidents and activists.

Experts have welcomed this initiative, noting the importance of international cooperation in addressing the threats posed by spyware. Gregory Nojeim, a senior counsel at the Centre for Democracy and Technology, expressed optimism regarding the EU countries’ commitment to countering spyware. However, he stressed that these commitments must translate into concrete actions at the EU level. Despite a comprehensive report by an EU parliamentary committee in 2023 that called for restrictions on spyware, many critics argue that there remains a significant lack of political will within the EU to take decisive action.

Recent U.S. sanctions on individuals and companies involved in the spyware trade highlight the need for coordinated efforts to combat this issue. Despite these sanctions, intelligence researchers have reported renewed activities from the Greece-based Intellexa Consortium, illustrating the adaptive nature of these cyber threats. As the coalition works to strengthen its defenses against spyware, the urgency of implementing effective measures becomes increasingly clear, signaling a collective resolve to protect citizens’ rights and privacy across borders.

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  • Four EU Nations Align with US Initiative to Combat Global Spyware Proliferation
Tags: AustriaCyber NewsCyber News 2024Cyber threatsEstoniaEUFinlandFranceGermanyIrelandJapanLithuaniaNetherlandsNorwaySeptember 2024
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