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United States
The spyware professionals who stand to gain from Trump's return

Certain businessmen with political connections could benefit from a rollback of restrictions on cyber firms. They include Mati Kochavi, among others.

Israel, United States
Blacklisted Israeli cyberintelligence firms hope for Trump victory

The military conflict in the Middle East is pushing the lobbyists of blacklisted Israeli cyberintelligence firms to redouble their efforts in the run-up to the November US presidential election.

Israel
Small cyber offensive firm Bindecy resists Israeli cyber crisis

As the Israeli cyber intelligence sector, with its extensive use of cyber agents, struggles with investigations and American sanctions, Bindecy is bucking the trend.

Europe, Israel
Intellexa builds new cyber-intelligence empire thanks to rivals' dropped contracts

Cyber-intelligence veteran Tal Dilian is increasingly in the media spotlight after Washington blacklisted his companies, potentially hampering his rapid success over the last two years, achieved by picking up contracts from competitors beset by legal challenges.

Israel, United States
Crackdown on cyber intelligence spells boon for lobbyists in Washington

As the US government becomes increasingly heavy-handed with trade restrictions and sanctions on cyber intelligence providers, companies in the field are increasingly turning to lobbyists.

Israel, Switzerland
Trade Spot, Israeli cyberintelligence firm Cognyte's Swiss-Cypriot relay

Switzerland is fast becoming a hub for cyberintelligence firms looking for European contracts and a quiet place to base themselves.

Israel
Cyberintelligence firm Blue Ocean's mystery clients revealed

The usually low-profile Israeli cyberintelligence firm Blue Ocean has been in the spotlight since obtaining export licences for a Southeast Asian country and a European country. Intelligence Online has the low-down on which ones.

The Tech Times
Artemis rolls out at DRM, RB 42 prospects at Campus Cyber, Khoi Nguyen replaces Michael Clark at US Cybercom PEO, Orchestra closes London office

From SIGINT to GEOINT and OSINT and a dose of cyber, each Thursday we report on events both big and small that matter in the community of technical intelligence providers.

CreilArtemis roll-out speeds up

ParisRB 42 woos French companies for Singapore at Campus Cyber

Fort MeadeKhoi Nguyen replaces Michael Clark as head of acquisitions at US CYBERCOM

LondonOmri Lavie and Isaac Zack's cyber firm Orchestra Group closing UK subsidiary

India, Israel
Israeli OSINT firm Cyberglobes prospects in India

Israel's Cyberglobes, a particularly active exporter of open source intelligence solutions despite its ban from Facebook and other US platforms, has recently been prospecting in India.

The Tech Times
ODNI pores over cyberintel industry, Fabian Kaiser moves to ISTARI Global, Sacha Bailly heads Dataminr's defence sales and Belgian spyware

From SIGINT to GEOINT and OSINT and a dose of cyber, each Thursday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the community of technical intelligence providers.

WashingtonIs the US clamping down on the cyber intelligence industry?

MunichFabian Kaiser takes over ISTARI Global's office in Munich

ParisSacha Bailly, French Navy and Airbus veteran takes helm of Dataminr's defence activities in France

BrusselsIntelligence oversight committee gives green light to Belgian spyware development

Spotlight | Israel, Singapore
Paragon carves new place for Israeli cyber in Singapore

Paragon, backed by former PM Ehud Barak, recently landed a major contract in Singapore, confirming its status as the new star of Israeli cyber-intelligence.

Israel, United States
Paragon hires Holland & Knight to remain in Washington's good graces

Backed by Israeli ex-prime minister Ehud Barak, cyberintelligence specialist Paragon has managed to remain on good terms with Washington. It nonetheless brought on a lobbying firm with a good track record in avoiding sanctions, Holland & Knight.

Spotlight | India, Israel
Israel's NSO and Candiru eye new Indian interceptions contract

The Israeli cyberintelligence firm NSO Group is circling a tender with India's Research & Analysis Wing, but Indian officials are reticent to team with the company behind the Pegasus spyware. Candiru, which is close to NSO, would also like a slice of the action.

Israel
Netanyahu's cabinet pushes for changes to cyber export rules

Israel's new administration is looking at easing rules governing the export of offensive cybertools, which were tightened in 2021 following international outcry over the use of NSO's Pegasus spyware.

Israel
Quadream reels from impact of new regulations

Just like its competitors NSO Group and Candiru, Quadream is feeling the impact of Israel's new export licence regulations. The company has started shedding its workforce and given up some of its more offensive operations.

Spotlight | Israel
Israeli cyber-intelligence tries to get back on top in Indo-Pacific region

Looking for fresh fields after restrictions on exports, Israel's cyber sector is turning to the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries.

Israel
IBI, trust services provider for Israel's cyber industry

Candiru, an Israeli cyber-intelligence company blacklisted by the US Industry and Security a year ago, brought IBI Trust Management into its share capital last month. IBI is the supervisory trustee of Frontex provider Windward.