WikiLeaks reveals global spy industry

They appear to show that a manual provided to Libya to operate a "massive Internet surveillance" setup known as the Eagle system included the e-mail addresses and pseudonyms of opposition leaders.

Owni as well published the user manual provided to the Libyans to operate their Internet spying system, which it boasts can intercept e-mails and webmail, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls, instant messages and search engine requests.

Contacted by AFP, Amesys said Libya had been in accordance with no trade embargo afterwards 2003, and that a number of French and international companies had done business with Gadhafi's government.

The WikiLeaks files reveal the activities of about 160 companies in 25 countries that develop technologies to allow the tracking and monitoring of individuals by their mobile phones, e-mail and Internet browsing histories.

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