Intellexa Spyware Activity Appears to Slow in 2025, but New Research Suggests Broader Global Footprint

Despite U.S. sanctions imposed last year, the global footprint of Intellexa’s spyware operations may be larger and more elusive than previously believed, with researchers warning that shifting domain practices could be masking continued activity in 2025.

New research from Recorded Future’s Insikt Group reveals emerging evidence that Intellexa systems are currently being deployed in Iraq. The Record, which reported these findings, operates independently from Recorded Future.

Investigators also detected indicators “likely associated” with the use of Predator spyware by an entity connected to Pakistan. The report says it remains uncertain whether the intended targets were linked to Pakistan or if the operator was simply based within the country.

Intellexa, the creator of Predator spyware, has been at the center of global surveillance controversies, with its tools reportedly used against activists, journalists, and business leaders. Three former executives of the company are currently facing trial in Greece, where numerous victims of Predator surveillance have been identified.

The report also highlights ongoing Intellexa customer activity in Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Angola, and Mongolia. Meanwhile, previous customers in Egypt, Botswana, and Trinidad

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