Civil society alleges NSO Group, a spyware manufacturer with a history of human rights violations, is using diplomatic initiatives like the Pall Mall Process to rehabilitate its image despite reports of abuses. While NSO claims engagement in reining in spyware misuse, officials from France and the UK affirm they did not invite NSO's participation. Critics stress that NSO's history, including targeting journalists and activists, undermines its claims of responsible governance, while calls for exclusion from future negotiations are growing amid concerns over accountability and transparency.
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