“Deniability front” might be a bit harsh, but revolving doors between government and private sector exist all over the world. Ignoring NSO for a moment, in gene

“Deniability front” might be a bit harsh, but revolving doors between government and private sector exist all over the world. Ignoring NSO for a moment, in general they are not always malicious. But with regards to NSO in particular, there definitely is some linkage, even if it’s not necessarily malicious. According to this Bloomberg columnist[1], (linked article has further hyperlinks to sources) > How much of this technology is being developed in the U.S., including by U.S. government agencies, and making its way to illiberal autocrats? NSO’s founders are, according to multiple reports, thought to be alumni of Israel’s signals intelligence division, Unit 8200. And we know — including through the Edward Snowden leak — that the U.S. National Security Agency provides Israeli intelligence “controlled access to advanced U.S. technology and equipment.” [1] https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-07-19/pegasus-spyware-scandal-should-prompt-new-u-s-controls https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-07-19/pegasu...