Indonesia's Spyware Imports from Israel and Others Spark Global Concerns

Amnesty International's investigation reveals extensive spyware sales to Indonesia, raising alarms over privacy and human rights abuses.

Amnesty International, in collaboration with global media, uncovers spyware sales to Indonesian agencies from Israeli firms like NSO and Candiru since 2017.
Spyware tools linked to human rights abuses, targeting activists, journalists, and officials, with little oversight on their use.
Indonesia lacks specific laws governing spyware, despite commitments to international human rights treaties.
U.S. has imposed sanctions on Israeli firms like NSO for their role in selling spyware used to target dissidents globally.
Amnesty calls for a global ban on invasive spyware to protect civil liberties and prevent misuse.