John Scott-Railton
John Scott-Railton is a researcher and advocate at Citizen Lab, an organization dedicated to studying and combating state-sponsored surveillance and cyber threats. He has been involved in investigations into the misuse of spyware technologies, including their effects on journalists and civil society. Recently, he commented on a spyware campaign that targeted various individuals, emphasizing the need for accountability in the spyware industry and the dangers posed by mercenary surveillance tools.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,090 | $1,700,000 | 720$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,264 | $2,700,000 | 726$ |
| Totals | 2 | 105,891,249 | 34,354 | $4,400,000 | 1,446$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
John Scott-Railton, a senior researcher at the Citizen Lab, expressed concern over the notifications of government-sponsored attacks.
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Canada:
John was involved in the report on a New York Times journalist targeted by Saudi-linked Pegasus spyware.
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Italy:
John Scott-Railton is associated with Citizen Lab and has collaborated with WhatsApp to investigate the spyware campaign.
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