Despite his efforts to distance himself from "offensive" cybersecurity work, all the companies Hulio has been involved with support the Israeli government in its war effort. This includes IntelEye's work in identifying Palestinian brothers allegedly running a Hamas propaganda channel, leading to the killing of one and a police raid on the other. Hulio's ventures continue to be marked by controversy and confusion, with his ties to the Israeli Defense Forces’ elite cyberspying unit, known as 8200, being a particular point of contention.
Key takeaways:
- Shalev Hulio, former CEO of the controversial Israeli firm NSO Group, has been involved in various cybersecurity ventures since his resignation, including a new startup called Dream Security and a new initiative at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University called 'The Institute.'
- The Institute aims to become an Israeli hub for training and research on artificial intelligence, with Hulio and other Dream employees among its leaders.
- Hulio is also reportedly an investor in IntelEye, a company that monitors the “dark web” and has been involved in direct, offensive intelligence work for the Israeli government.
- Despite controversies and allegations of enabling human rights abuses with his previous company, NSO Group, Hulio appears to be rebranding himself as a 'cyberhero' and is now involved in defensive cybersecurity work.