Technology Apr 22, 2026 · 1 min read

UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people’s phones

The U.K.'s cybersecurity chief warned that U.K. businesses and critical infrastructure are underestimating the threat from spyware attacks and other cyberthreats, with more governments having access to the powerful surveillance technology than ever.

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by Zack Whittaker
UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people’s phones
The U.K.'s cybersecurity chief warned that U.K. businesses and critical infrastructure are underestimating the threat from spyware attacks and other cyberthreats, with more governments having access to the powerful surveillance technology than ever.
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