Mapping the Shadowy World of Spyware and Digital Forensics Sales

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Mapping the Shadowy World of Spyware and Digital Forensics Sales

The global spyware and digital forensics industry is equipping democratic and authoritarian governments with advanced intrusive capabilities. Now, more information about this opaque industry is coming to light following an array of surveillance scandals.

By Steve Feldstein and Brian Kot

Published on Mar 14, 2023

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