Israeli spyware firm NSO Group said on Sunday its chief executive Shalev Hulio is stepping down with immediate effect, with chief operating officer Yaron Shohat appointed to oversee a reorganization of the company before a successor is named.
The surveillance firm, which makes Pegasus software, has been contending with legal action after allegations that its tools were misused by governments and other agencies to hack mobile phones. “The company’s products remain in high demand with governments and law enforcement agencies because of its cutting-edge technology and proven ability to assist these customers in fighting crime and terror,” Shohat said in a statement.