Israeli Spyware Vans Reportedly Used by US Police to Surveil Phones

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Reports have emerged that US law enforcement agencies are using surveillance vans equipped with Israeli-made spyware technology to monitor mobile phones. The vehicles are linked to Israeli firms Cognyte and a system called Falconet. These mobile surveillance units can reportedly intercept data from nearby smartphones without the owners' knowledge. The use of such technology raises significant privacy concerns among civil liberties advocates. The extent of deployment across American cities and the legal oversight involved remain unclear.

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