UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people’s phones

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UK intelligence reveals over 100 governments now have access to commercial spyware capable of breaching phones and computers to steal data, up from 80 countries in 2023. The National Cyber Security Centre warns lowered barriers to surveillance technology increase risks for UK citizens, businesses, and infrastructure. Spyware targets have expanded beyond suspected criminals to include journalists, critics, bankers, and businesspeople.

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