How Indian hackers 'snooped' on Qatar World Cup critics, people dealing with Russia - report

An Indian hacking gang targeted critic of the Qatar World Cup, according to a joint investigation by Britain's Sunday Times and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism. The hacking of a dozen lawyers, journalists, and famous people from 2019 was "commissioned by one particular client," the newspaper and the bureau said in a statement. Among those targeted were Michel Platini, the former head of European football, and UK consultant Ghanem Nuseibeh, whose company Cornerstone produced a report on corruption relating to the World Cup. Meanwhile, Qatar rejected the charges, describing the Bureau of Investigative Journalism's report as "littered with glaring inconsistencies and falsehoods that undermine the credibility of their organization." The controversy comes two weeks before the FIFA World Cup is due to kick off in Qatar on November 20. Watch this video to learn more. #qatar #fifa #hacking #indianhackinggroup #thesundaytimes #thebureauofinvestigativejournalism #fifaworldcup2022 #qataremir #sheikhtamimbinhamadbinkhalifaalthani Watch 12 OTTs in 1 App with personalised recommendation. Explore OTTplay at https://ottplay.onelink.me/YE8d/25pl33ap Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.