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The Tim Ferriss Show

The U.S. Banned Spyware — and Then Kept Trying to Use It

May 15, 2023 · 00:22:13

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The story of the NSO Group and its powerful hacking tool.
Mark Mazzetti explains the U.S. continued use despite a ban.
The episode reveals the surprising history of the spyware company.

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Mark Mazzetti

12 podcast appearances

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