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The CEO of the NSO Group, an Israeli technology company that sells spyware to governments, has stepped down.
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The company has come under fire in recent months for its role in helping governments target.
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A source confirmed to the company that 100 employees will be let go due to the firm's reorganization.
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Shohat will lead the company until a new CEO is appointed by the board.
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NSO Group is facing legal action after reports surfaced that its tools were being used by governments and other agencies to hack into people's cell phones.
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NSO has insisted that its technology is supposed to be used by government officials to catch terrorists, child predators, and other criminals.
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The company sells its products to "vetted and legitimate" government clients, but it doesn't make its client list public.
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NSO will ensure that the company's groundbreaking technologies are used for rightful and worthy purposes," he added.
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"This includes making sure that our products are only used by governments to fight crime and terrorism, and never for repressive purposes."
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