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Tech giants vow to defend users in US as spyware companies make inroads with Trump administration (www.theguardian.com)

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Apple and WhatsApp say they will keep warning users if their phones are targeted by governments using hacking software against them

Apple and WhatsApp have vowed to keep warning users if their mobile phones are targeted by governments using hacking software against them, including in the US, as two spyware makers seek to make inroads with the Trump administration.

The two technology giants made their statements in response to queries from the Guardian as the two cyberweapons makers – both founded in Israel and now owned by American investors – are aggressively pursuing access to the US market.

Paragon Solutions, which makes a spyware called Graphite, already cemented a deal with the Trump administration in September to give US immigration agents access to one of the world’s most sophisticated hacking tools, after the Department of Homeland lifted a freeze on a $2m contract with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

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[–] Assassassin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 25 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The same cabal of ultra wealthy technofascists proudly standing behind him during his inauguration? I have some doubts.

[–] REDACTED 5 points 1 week ago

You need to translate the media language to english. If they say "governments" instead of "government", it means everyone else who likely does not even want to spy on you