What is mercenary spyware and how is it being used to silence dissent?

What is mercenary spyware and how is it being used to silence dissent?

Journalists, activists and human rights workers across the globe are being targeted by mercenary spyware — powerful surveillance tools developed by private vendors. Such tools, which are often deployed with little to no oversight, are increasingly being purchased and used by governments to silence dissent. Mercenary spyware and how it works Mercenary spyware is known for silently seizing control of cell phones or computers, allowing attackers to…