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Today, Explained

Democratizing spying

Feb 14, 2023
27:10

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  • Spyware technology poses ethical concerns with invasive surveillance on individuals.
  • International regulations struggle to govern the democratization of spyware technology.

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The Concerns with Spyware Industry

The spyware industry is rapidly growing, moving beyond traditional surveillance methods to sophisticated technologies that can hack phones without user interaction. Governments like China have access to tools that gather data not only on other governments but also on individuals, invading their privacy by accessing personal information like messages, photos, and videos. This shift towards individual-targeted surveillance raises significant concerns about the widespread invasion of privacy and the potential misuse of these tools by governments.

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