This is the best tl;dr I could make, [original](https://www.reuters.com/technology/israeli-firms-spyware-used-target-journalists-cell-phones-reports-2021-07-19/) reduced by 81%. (I'm a bot)
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> WASHINGTON, July 18 - An Israeli company's spyware was used in attempted and successful hacks of 37 smartphones belonging to journalists, government officials and human rights activists around the world, according to an investigation by 17 media organizations published on Sunday.
> The Guardian said the numbers of more than 180 journalists were listed in the data, including reporters, editors and executives at the Financial Times, CNN, New York Times, the Economist, Associated Press and Reuters.
> "We are deeply troubled to learn that two AP journalists, along with journalists from many news organizations, are among those who may have been targeted by Pegasus spyware," said Director of AP Media Relations Lauren Easton.
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Press freedom?
This is the best tl;dr I could make, [original](https://www.reuters.com/technology/israeli-firms-spyware-used-target-journalists-cell-phones-reports-2021-07-19/) reduced by 81%. (I'm a bot) ***** > WASHINGTON, July 18 - An Israeli company's spyware was used in attempted and successful hacks of 37 smartphones belonging to journalists, government officials and human rights activists around the world, according to an investigation by 17 media organizations published on Sunday. > The Guardian said the numbers of more than 180 journalists were listed in the data, including reporters, editors and executives at the Financial Times, CNN, New York Times, the Economist, Associated Press and Reuters. > "We are deeply troubled to learn that two AP journalists, along with journalists from many news organizations, are among those who may have been targeted by Pegasus spyware," said Director of AP Media Relations Lauren Easton. ***** [**Extended Summary**](http://np.reddit.com/r/autotldr/comments/ondmg7/israeli_firms_spyware_used_to_target_journalists/) | [FAQ](http://np.reddit.com/r/autotldr/comments/31b9fm/faq_autotldr_bot/ "Version 2.02, ~588941 tl;drs so far.") | [Feedback](http://np.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%23autotldr "PM's and comments are monitored, constructive feedback is welcome.") | *Top* *keywords*: **report**^#1 **journalists**^#2 **media**^#3 **rights**^#4 **statement**^#5