Greek Predator Spyware Victims Sue Intellexa for €7.6 Million
Summary
Eight Greek victims whose devices had confirmed Predator spyware traces are suing Intellexa and 13 associated individuals, seeking about €7.6 million. Their trial is scheduled for April 2027.
Key points
- Eight Greek victims sued Intellexa and 13 individuals associated with the company over Predator spyware targeting.
- The plaintiffs seek about €7.6 million in damages for alleged violations of privacy, communications confidentiality, and personal data.
- Their lawyer says the lawsuits detail the roles of companies and individuals involved in Predator’s development, distribution, and use.
- The trial is scheduled to begin in April 2027.
- The broader scandal led to senior Greek officials resigning; an earlier court sentenced Intellexa’s founder and three associates, who remain free pending appeals.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Civil lawsuit by eight Greek victims against Intellexa and 13 associated individuals over Predator spyware surveillance.
- Impact
- The plaintiffs seek about €7.6 million in compensation for alleged harm to their privacy, communications confidentiality, and personal data following the confirmed presence of Predator on their devices. The lawsuit seeks accountability and redress; a trial is scheduled for April 2027.
People
Spyridon SiderisJournalist and one of the plaintiffs identified as a victim of Predator spyware surveillance.Tal DilianIntellexa's founder, sentenced with associates in connection with the Greek scandal. Dilian claimed Intellexa sold Predator only to government customers, including the Greek government and its national intelligence agency, and said the company did not identify targets.Thanasis KoukakisFinancial journalist and one of the plaintiffs identified as a victim of Predator spyware surveillance.Zacharias KessesLawyer for the plaintiffs; he described the damages sought and the lawsuit's role in pursuing accountability and redress.
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Governmentsentences were handed down, Dilian told a local news outlet that he was taking the fall for the Greek government’s misdeeds, saying Intellexa sold Predator to government-only customers, and in this case to the GreekMediaRead More: https://therecord.media/greek-victims-file-lawsuit-against-intellexa-spyware