The University of Cambridge has broken off talks with the United Arab Emirates over a record £400m collaboration after claims about the Gulf state’s use of controversial Pegasus hacking software, the university’s vice-chancellor has said.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Cambridge University halts £400m deal with UAE over Pegasus spyware claims
UK institution was in line for huge donation but has paused talks due to concerns Gulf state used hacking software.
18 October 2021 · 23:19 UTC
