Spyware Bonanza: Government Snooping Industry Thrives Despite Token Regulations
Governments can’t get enough of hacking services, despite claiming the need for sanctions. Surveillanceware vendors are seeing business boom, with prices soaring as demand spikes. Even governments that denounce these practices are found using them. So, while the tech world fumes, spyware’s sneaky ascent continues unabated.
Hot Take:
Who knew governments had such a taste for espionage cuisine? Surveillanceware has become the forbidden fruit that governments can’t resist biting into, despite their constant public declarations of wanting to be on a diet. The question remains: will they ever actually count the calories, or is this just another case of ‘do as I say, not as I spy’?
Key Points:
- Surveillanceware vendors are thriving, with prices climbing as demand increases.
- Governments claim to want regulation but often partake in the surveillance feast themselves.
- The tech industry is fighting back, with legal actions against companies like NSO Group.
- Criminal groups are also leveraging vulnerabilities exposed by surveillanceware vendors.
- Despite some regulatory efforts, the surveillanceware industry remains elusive and hard to control.
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