In September, the Department of Homeland Security signed a two-million-dollar contract with Paragon for spyware capable of bypassing encrypted messaging applications like Telegram and Signal.
Privacy advocates have raised alarms, warning that citizens may unknowingly fall victim to targeted surveillance, regardless of their perceived vulnerability.
The technology acquired by D.H.S. is indicative of a troubling trend, where countries leverage sophisticated spyware, creating a risk to fundamental liberties and privacy.
Emily Tucker remarked, 'You may believe yourself not to be in one of the vulnerable categories, but you won't know if you've ended up on a list.'
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