Critics Pan Spyware Maker NSO’s Transparency Claims Amid its Push to Enter US Market
NSO Group claims accountability, but experts question its transparency amid a bid to enter the U.S. market.
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Critics Pan Spyware Maker NSO’s Transparency Claims Amid its Push to Enter US Market
NSO Group Says It’s Changing—But Can It Be Trusted? In early January 2026, Israeli spyware firm NSO Group released a new “transparency report” as part of what it calls a “new phase of accountability.” Yet critics remain unconvinced. The report, which arrives amid NSO’s renewed push to enter the U.S. market, omits key data—like how many government clients were cut off for human rights violations. For users and watchdogs alike, this raises a pressing question: Is NSO truly reforming, or simply rebranding? Credit: JACK GUEZ/AFP / Getty Images A Familiar Pattern of Omission Unlike past disclosures, NSO’s latest report avoids specifics that would demonstrate real oversight. There’s no mention of rejected customers, terminated contracts, or internal investigations tied to abuse of its Pegasus spyware. Instead, the document leans heavily on aspirational language—pledging respect for human rights while offering zero verifiable proof. To longtime observers, this feels less like transparency and mo…
