US Sanctions Predator Spyware Maker Saying It Targeted Americans
- Move marks the first time the US has imposed such sanctions
- Israeli intelligence veteran also named in Treasury action
It marks the first time the US has imposed sanctions on individuals and companies associated with misuse of spyware.
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The US has imposed sanctions on the makers of “Predator” spyware, a sophisticated surveillance technology that Biden administration officials say has been used to target American officials and enable human rights abuses.
It marks the first time the US has imposed sanctions on individuals and companies associated with misuse of spyware, which can take over a phone or other electronic device, including accessing microphone recordings and other data, without a victim clicking any link.