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Irish branch of spyware firm among companies blacklisted by US

Intellexa Ireland, which has a registered Dublin address, is restricted from receiving imports from US firms

It is understood that the Intellexa Group was founded by a former Israeli intelligence agent and is owned by a holding company with an address in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Picture: Getty

The Irish branch of a European spyware firm is among four companies marketing cyber exploits that is blacklisted by the US and now restricted from receiving imports from American companies, according to the US Commerce Department.

Intellexa Limited Ireland, which has a registered Dublin address, is described in company accounts as providing “intelligence products for law enforcement agencies”.

The move forms part of an ongoing effort to address the misuse of commercial spyware in the ...