"ICE's Homeland Security Investigations is using various tools to disrupt foreign terrorist organizations involved in fentanyl trafficking, particularly due to the unprecedented lethality of fentanyl."
"Graphite uses zero-click technology to access encrypted messages on targeted devices, allowing interception without user interaction, which raises significant privacy concerns."
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is employing spyware tools, including Graphite, to intercept encrypted communications as part of its efforts against fentanyl trafficking. Acting director Todd Lyons stated that these tools are necessary due to the lethal nature of fentanyl and the exploitation of digital platforms by transnational criminal organizations. The use of Graphite, which utilizes zero-click technology, allows access to encrypted messages without user interaction. This approach was initially paused but later revived, reflecting ongoing concerns about the agency's surveillance capabilities.
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