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Predatorgate victims launch a massive €8 million lawsuit against Athens-based company Intellexa SA, seeking compensation for damages caused by the malicious spyware program. The case is part of a growing chorus of criticism from civil liberties groups, who are urging the EU to take firmer action to investigate and attribute each of the illegal spyware attacks that have occurred across member states.
Eight victims launch a €8 million lawsuit against Intellexa SA for damages caused by the malicious spyware program. The scandal, known as "Predatorgate," has raised concerns about EU member states' use of spyware and is being investigated. Intellexa SA developed the Predator spyware program used to surveil victims; its founder, Tal Dilian, is on the US sanctions list. The Greek government denies any involvement in the scandal, but civil liberties groups question its denials. Civil liberties campaigners urge the EU to take firmer action to investigate and attribute spyware attacks across member states.
The Greek government's spyware scandal, affectionately known as "Predatorgate," has taken another turn for the worse, with eight victims launching a massive €8 million lawsuit against Athens-based company Intellexa SA. The victims, who were targeted by the malicious spyware program between 2020 and 2021, are seeking compensation for their damages, which include moral damages of €1 million each.
The lawsuit is a significant development in the ongoing saga of Predatorgate, which has raised serious concerns about the use of spyware by EU member states. The scandal first came to light in 2022, when it was revealed that at least 87 high-profile Greeks were targeted by Predator spyware via hundreds of SMS messages containing malicious links that exploited Chrome and Android zero-day vulnerabilities.
According to reports, Intellexa SA developed the Predator spyware program, which was used to surveil the victims. The company's founder, Tal Dilian, has been added to the US sanctions list for his role in supporting the development and distribution of the spyware.
The Greek government has repeatedly denied any involvement in the procurement or use of the Predator spyware. However, civil liberties groups, such as Amnesty International, have raised questions about whether the state was involved in the scandal, despite its denials.
In response to the growing concerns about spyware abuse, human rights campaigners have co-signed an open letter calling on the EU to take firmer action to investigate and attribute each of the illegal spyware attacks that have occurred across member states. The letter is part of a growing chorus of criticism from civil liberties groups, who are urging the EU to take stronger measures to protect citizens' rights and prevent future abuses.
The €8 million lawsuit against Intellexa SA is just one of several cases brought by victims of Predatorgate. Other lawsuits have been filed in various jurisdictions, including the US, where several individuals associated with Intellexa SA have been added to the sanctions list.
As the case against Intellexa SA continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the EU will respond to the growing concerns about spyware abuse. Will the EU take stronger action to prevent future abuses, or will it continue to fall short of its obligations to protect citizens' rights? Only time will tell.
Related Information:
https://www.ethicalhackingnews.com/articles/Predatorgate-Victims-Launch-8M-Lawsuit-Against-Spyware-Maker-Intellexa-SA-ehn.shtml
https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/07/predatorgate-victims-launch-8m-sueball-at-spyware-maker/5267766
Published: Tue Jul 7 11:28:18 2026 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
