Mexico accused of targeting journalists and civil society groups
Date of report
  • Jun 2017

A threat actor targets journalists, lawyers, and other civil society groups in Mexico using commercial malware, developed by the NSO Group, for the purpose of espionage.

Suspected victims
  • Aristegui Noticias, Carlos Loret de Mola, Mexicans against Corruption and Impunity, Centro PRODH, Mexican Institute for Competitiveness
Suspected state sponsor
  • Mexico
Type of incident
  • Espionage
Target category
  • Civil society
Victim government reaction
  • Unknown
Suspected state sponsor response