Uganda and Syria among other countries have
been accused of using an intrusion malware to
infect the communications devices of key
opposition leaders and media.
It is believed Ugandan government purchased the
spy equipment from Gamma Group of
companies, headquartered in the UK.
A report by human rights ‘watchdog’
organization, the UK-based Privacy International
Ltd, focused on privacy intrusions by
governments, revealed that the spy programme
under the codename; ‘Fungua Macho’ was
spearheaded by officials of the Chieftaincy of
Military Intelligence and Uganda Police Force.
The Finfisher intrusion malware used, enables a
person’s computer or phone (once infected) to
be remotely monitored in real time. Activities,
passwords and files become visible as well.
Uganda, Syria accused of using intrusion malware on the opposition.
