Senator asks US government watchdog to review how feds use hacking tools
Senator Ron Wyden has formally requested that the federal government's watchdog agency conduct a comprehensive review of how multiple federal agencies—including the FBI, DEA, ICE's HSI, and the Secret Service—deploy hacking tools and spyware against American citizens. The letter signals concerns about potential privacy violations and the need for oversight of these surveillance capabilities.
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Senator asks US government watchdog to review how feds use hacking tools
Senator Ron Wyden has formally requested that the federal government's watchdog agency conduct a comprehensive review of how multiple federal agencies—including the FBI, DEA, ICE's HSI, and the Secret Service—deploy hacking tools and spyware against American citizens. The letter signals concerns about potential privacy violations and the need for oversight of these surveillance capabilities.
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