DHS contracts Israeli firm for spyware to enhance immigration enforcement

The Department of Homeland Security has signed a $2 million contract with Israeli firm Paragon for spyware that can breach encrypted messaging apps. This technology will be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement plans. Privacy advocates express concern over the potential misuse of this technology, which has been linked to surveillance scandals in other democracies. Critics warn that it could lead to increased monitoring of citizens, activists, and journalists in the U.S. The Trump Administration's approach to surveillance may differ from the Biden Administration's limited measures. Experts anticipate a lack of oversight and accountability, raising fears about the implications for civil liberties and privacy rights.