Zionist Entity’s refusal to sell an advanced spy program to Morocco: A new scandal erupts
BY: Hana Saada
ALGIERS- The world of cybersecurity has been rocked by a recent scandal, as the Zionist newspaper Haaretz has revealed that QuaDream, a renowned Zionist company specializing in the development of spyware, has closed its doors. The reason for this closure is the company’s failure to obtain the necessary authorization to sell its advanced spy software, Reign, to new customers, including Morocco.
QuaDream is no ordinary cybersecurity company, known for its innovation and daring. Despite its massive efforts and investments in developing new products and capabilities, it has failed to mature and bring them to market. These products include an extension of its “Reign” spy program, capable of infiltrating Android devices, and a new form of spy software, described as “terrifying” by some sources.
Faced with the inability to secure new deals and the failure of its development efforts, QuaDream decided to minimize its losses and close its doors. The company is now looking to sell some of its assets to local competitors, and its research teams and departing employees are interviewing other offensive electronics firms.
The scandal has also revealed the existence of Blue Spear, a previously unknown spy program. Portions of QuaDream’s code, likely leaked in error by one of the employees, revealed not only the existence of the Reign virus but also that of Blue Spear. The latter seems to work as a web interface to infect targeted devices.
This revelation raises many questions about information security and privacy. If a spy program as advanced as Blue Spear can be accidentally revealed, what about other programs that might still be hidden? And what are the risks to individuals and organizations that could be targeted by such software?
The revelation of Blue Spear, an unknown spy program
The recent revelation of Blue Spear, a previously unknown spy program, has brought to light many questions about information security and privacy. Portions of QuaDreams code, likely leaked in error by one of the employees, revealed not only the existence of the Reign virus, but also that of Blue Spear. The latter appears to function as a web interface to infect targeted devices.
This discovery raises concerns about the potential existence of other hidden spy programs. The risks to individuals and organizations that could be targeted by such software are significant. The advanced capabilities of Blue Spear highlight the need for increased vigilance and security measures to protect against cyber threats.
NSO, another Zionist spyware company, has faced criticism for its involvement with clients in less democratic parts of the world. Despite its success in the West and dominance in the European market, NSO’s reputation has been tarnished by its association with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s e-diplomacy strategy. This approach has been criticized for its lack of transparency and potential for abuse.
Critics argue that selling spyware to countries with questionable human rights records could facilitate abusive surveillance and repression of dissidents and minorities.
An aborted agreement with Morocco
QuaDream, a leading cybersecurity company, has been in talks with several countries over the past two years, with the initial approval of the Zionist Entity. However, despite the promising start, none of the transactions were successfully completed. The most significant deal was with Morocco, with talks commencing in August 2021.
Morocco, which established diplomatic relations with the Zionist Entity under the Abraham Accords, has been a long-standing client of NSO. However, the Zionist Entity intervened and prevented Morocco from importing electronic technology after reports surfaced that Pegasus, a spyware developed by NSO, was misused to target senior officials in Europe, including France and Spain.
Morocco under fire for spying on international officials
Morocco has been accused of using Pegasus to spy on international officials, including French President Emmanuel Macron, which has resulted in the country being singled out for scrutiny. The root of the crisis between the two countries is generally attributed to the Pegasus dossier, while Rabat claims that the tension is due to concerns in Paris over Moroccan expansion in West Africa.
These accusations have raised serious concerns about the use of spyware and its potential to violate privacy and human rights. They have also highlighted the urgent need for stricter regulation and greater transparency in the cybersecurity industry.
The implications of this scandal for the spyware industry
The recent scandal involving the sale of spyware to foreign countries has brought to light a number of ethical concerns surrounding the spyware industry. This has prompted many to question the morality of selling such software to countries with questionable human rights records. Additionally, it has highlighted the challenges faced by cybersecurity companies in balancing the need for security with the protection of privacy and human rights.
(Translated with adaptation from: MarocTvinfo)
