The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has reinstated the use of the spyware Paragon, a powerful surveillance tool, to hack into suspects' phones, according to recent court documents. Paragon is known for its ability to bypass security measures on mobile devices, allowing law enforcement to extract data covertly. This move has raised significant privacy and legal concerns among cybersecurity experts and civil rights advocates. The spyware can infiltrate both iOS and Android devices, providing access to messages, call logs, location data, and more. ICE's use of Paragon highlights the ongoing tension between law enforcement's need for advanced investigative tools and the imperative to protect individual privacy rights. The deployment of such spyware also underscores the evolving landscape of cyber surveillance and the challenges it poses to digital security. Experts warn that the use of tools like Paragon could set precedents for broader government surveillance programs and potentially be exploited by malicious actors if leaked or reverse-engineered. This development calls for increased transparency and stricter regulations governing the use of spyware by government agencies to ensure accountability and safeguard civil liberties.
This Cyber News was published on www.infosecurity-magazine.com. Publication date: Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:15:03 +0000