50 US government staff targeted with commercial spyware

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At least 50 US government personnel targeted with commercial spyware
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At least 50 US government personnel targeted with commercial spyware

'We were were astounded by the number,' says senior official

At least 50 US government personnel are believed to have been targeted with commercial spyware, allowing hackers to gain access to and spy on the victims' devices. According to senior administra...

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