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Greek Court Rules in Spy Case

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A Greek court has found four individuals guilty of breaching personal data in connection with a surveillance controversy that emerged earlier this decade.

The case relates to allegations involving unauthorized monitoring through mobile software during 2020–2021. The ruling includes prison sentences, though the time to be served remains subject to appeal.

The decision follows years of legal scrutiny into claims that journalists and political figures were targeted through digital surveillance tools. The matter has drawn significant attention within Greece and beyond, raising concerns about privacy and oversight.

Authorities have also referred aspects of the case for further investigation into potential additional offences.

The development represents a key milestone in ongoing legal proceedings related to the broader wiretapping scandal.

Tech Giants Launch Digital Trust Alliance

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A coalition of 15 major technology companies, led by Microsoft and Ericsson, has formed the Trusted Tech Alliance to promote safer and more reliable use of digital technologies worldwide.

The initiative introduces five guiding principles focused on ethical conduct, secure development practices, global security standards, strong governance, and support for an open digital ecosystem. The alliance brings together firms operating across cloud services, artificial intelligence, connectivity, semiconductors, and enterprise software.

Members include Amazon Web Services, Google, SAP, Nokia, NTT, Cohere and Reliance Jio Platforms, among others.

The move comes as governments across Europe and Asia place growing emphasis on digital sovereignty, seeking to reduce reliance on foreign technology providers. Rising geopolitical tensions and evolving data regulations have prompted debates about where data should be stored and how digital infrastructure should be governed.

Executives behind the initiative stress that no single nation can achieve full technological independence. Instead, the alliance aims to establish shared standards that reinforce trust in global digital systems while maintaining openness and interoperability.

Participating companies will commit to the alliance’s principles through internal verification and independent assessments.

Palo Alto to Dual-List in Tel Aviv After $25B CyberArk Deal

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Palo Alto Networks will begin trading its shares on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange following the completion of its $25 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm CyberArk Software.

Already listed on Nasdaq, Palo Alto said the dual listing will make it the largest company by market capitalization on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, with a current valuation of approximately $115 billion. The company plans to trade under the ticker symbol “CYBR” in Tel Aviv, though it has not disclosed a listing date.

Under the acquisition terms, CyberArk shareholders will receive $45 in cash plus 2.2005 shares of Palo Alto Networks common stock for each CyberArk ordinary share. The deal marks Palo Alto’s largest acquisition to date and significantly strengthens its Israeli research and development footprint, which is already its largest outside Silicon Valley.

CEO Nikesh Arora is positioning the company as a comprehensive cybersecurity platform provider, aiming to capitalize on increasing demand fueled by artificial intelligence-driven threats and digital transformation.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange welcomed the move, describing it as a milestone for Israel’s capital markets. The listing will provide Israeli institutional and retail investors with direct access to Palo Alto shares while preserving CyberArk’s identity within the group.

Meanwhile, rival Check Point Software Technologies confirmed it will remain solely listed on Nasdaq.