Dream, the creator of Pegasus, aims at the emerging right-wing movements in Latin America.

      **TL;DR** Dream, the Israeli cybersecurity startup co-founded by Pegasus creator Shalev Hulio, is expanding into Latin America, focusing on Trump-aligned governments in a region facing rapid cyber attack growth and weak defenses. Dream, which has seen its valuation triple to $3 billion this year, aims at U.S.-aligned nations amid a 25% annual increase in cyber attacks and low cybersecurity preparedness ratings. Hulio, after his tenure at NSO Group, emphasizes that Dream offers defensive solutions rather than offensive surveillance tools. Co-founders include former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, who faced legal troubles but was later acquitted, and intelligence firm founder Gil Dolev. With over 300 employees and plans for a Munich office, Dream is building a data center in Israel for proprietary AI training. Latin America is an appealing target for Dream due to its soaring cyber attack incidents and poor cybersecurity ratings, exemplified by Costa Rica's national emergency over ransomware attacks in 2022. The region's political alignment with right-leaning, Israel-friendly leaders aids Dream's sales strategy, which relies on government trust. Despite concerns about surveillance technology given NSO's past, Hulio asserts Dream is different. The company's sales have exceeded $300 million, and as the sovereign defense AI market grows, Dream's established relationships provide it a competitive edge. However, the lingering question remains whether a founder of a notorious surveillance tool can be trusted to protect against cyber threats.