Spyware vendor QuaDream reportedly shuts down; Israeli firm alleged to have clients in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Following an investigative report by a Canadian watchdog that identified the use of Israeli-made spyware against journalists and dissidents around the world, little-known spyware firm QuaDream has reportedly shut down.
The academic research lab, which studies the abuse of digital technologies, said it identified at least five people who were targeted by QuaDream spyware, although it did not specify their identities in its report. “Our security agencies’ task is to keep Singapore safe, secure and sovereign. Serious threats to national security are varied, and include terrorism, and foreign subversion, espionage and interference,” he added.
“For obvious reasons, the Government cannot and should not discuss specifics on any operational aspects or capabilities regarding our national security.” According to Citizen Lab’s report, QuaDream’s spyware had been deployed against Apple devices running iOS 14.In that version of Apple’s mobile operating system, calendar invitations sent on iCloud with a backdated time were processed automatically and added to the user’s calendar without any prompts or notifications.
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