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Oh The Irony. Ministry Of Telecommunications Using Israeli Designed Tapping Software

August 6, 2010 · Mustapha Hamoui

Naharnet quotes Assafir:

the identity of the Israeli company was not clear at first, but the low prices it offered stirred up doubt by a Lebanese company, prompting it to search for the firm’s “family tree.” Here’s the surprise: well-known businessmen and Israeli officers are in charge of managing and financing [the parent company].

It’s like having a virus in your anti-virus software.