Democracy Dies in Darkness

ICE reactivates contract with previously banned spyware vendor

Paragon’s contract with the U.S. government agencies had been suspended under the Biden administration after reports that its products had been misused abroad.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicles in Washington last month. (Al Drago/Reuters)
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has resumed doing business with a controversial hacking company that had been dropped for running afoul of a Biden-era executive order against dealings with unethical spyware vendors.

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The comments express significant concern and criticism over ICE reactivating its contract with Paragon Solutions, highlighting fears of increased surveillance and authoritarianism under the Trump administration. Many commenters suggest that the use of spyware could lead to... Show more
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Joseph Menn joined The Post in 2022 after two decades covering technology for Reuters, the Financial Times and the Los Angeles Times. His books include "Cult of the Dead Cow: How the Original Hacking Supergroup Might Just Save the World" (2019) and "Fatal System Error: The Hunt for the New Crime Lords who are Bringing Down the Internet" (2010).
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