Predator

Predator is surveillance software implicated in a major wiretapping scandal that shook Greece in 2022. The software was used to illegally target 87 individuals, including politicians, journalists, business leaders, and military officials. The scandal is newsworthy due to the recent conviction of four individuals in a Greek court for their involvement in the illegal use of Predator. The convicted include two Greeks and two Israelis, who were found guilty of 'breaching the confidentiality of telephone communications.' This case, likened to 'Greece's Watergate,' highlights the potential for misuse of sophisticated surveillance technology and raises concerns about privacy and government oversight. The convictions underscore the ongoing legal and political ramifications of the Predator spyware scandal and its significance in the broader context of surveillance technology and its impact on democratic processes.