Spyware Maker Convicted for Illegal Wiretapping in Greece

In a landmark ruling, a Greek court has sentenced the founder of Intellexa, a collective of spyware makers, to eight years in prison for his role in the illegal wiretapping and privacy violations during the high-profile Greek Watergate scandal. Tal Dilian, along with three other Intellexa executives, were convicted for their involvement in this widespread surveillance operation that targeted politicians and journalists across the country.

The Greek Watergate scandal, which came to light in 2022, has rocked the nation's political landscape, raising serious concerns about the misuse of surveillance technology and the erosion of civil liberties. Dilian and his team at Intellexa were at the center of this controversy, accused of developing and deploying sophisticated spyware tools to illegally monitor and intercept the communications of a wide range of individuals, including high-ranking government officials and prominent media figures.