The Biden administration has welcomed six new countries to a US-led pact aimed at combating phone-hacking spyware. US officials have reported ongoing cases of American government personnel being targeted by this technology, which is considered a significant national security and counterintelligence threat.
Commercial spyware is malicious software used to infiltrate mobile phones, essentially turning them into listening devices and accessing their contacts. The market for such spyware has seen a surge in recent years, with companies from various countries offering these services to willing buyers, including governments.
