Spying Tools Are Now Spreading to 100 Countries

A UK security agency reports that 100 countries now have access to commercial spyware—software that secretly monitors phones and computers—up from 80 in 2023. These tools were once rare; now they're becoming cheaper and easier to obtain. Worth flagging: governments are no longer just targeting journalists and activists. They're now spying on business executives and bankers, suggesting nations are expanding how they use surveillance.