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ICE terminates $2 M Graphite spyware contract.

6/1/2026

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ICE signed a $2 million 2024 contract with Paragon for Graphite spyware that can hack phones and read apps like Signal and WhatsApp.
ICE ended the contract, which a May DHS spokesperson confirmed is no longer active.
Acting Director Todd M. wrote an April 1 letter saying the tool was meant to enforce immigration laws, combat fentanyl trafficking, and that Paragon’s documents claim firm follows standards and offers guidance to hide activity.

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Story summary

ICE signed a $2 million 2024 contract with Paragon for Graphite spyware that can hack phones and read apps like Signal and WhatsApp.
ICE ended the contract, which a May DHS spokesperson confirmed is no longer active.
Acting Director Todd M. wrote an April 1 letter saying the tool was meant to enforce immigration laws, combat fentanyl trafficking, and that Paragon’s documents claim firm follows standards and offers guidance to hide activity.