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Security · 15h ago

The Spyware Hack That Remains Unsolved

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

A hacker known as Phineas Fisher breached two government spyware firms, exposing their operations. The attacks targeted companies that sold surveillance tools to authoritarian regimes. Despite extensive investigations, the hacker has never been identified or caught.

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The story underscores the vulnerability of even the most secretive tech companies, but the lack of attribution leaves open questions about the true impact.
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