Who Paid for a Mysterious Spy Tool? The F.B.I., an F.B.I. Inquiry Found
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Who Paid for a Mysterious Spy Tool? The F.B.I., an F.B.I. Inquiry Found

After a Times report, the bureau canceled its contract with a government contractor that used the tool on its behalf. But questions remain.
Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent
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Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent

Russia is incubating a cottage industry of new digital surveillance tools to suppress domestic opposition to the war in Ukraine. The tech may also be sold overseas.