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U.S. Courts Will Publish Spyware Wiretap Approvals in 2028 Report

8/15/2026

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U.S. courts will publish judges' approvals of spyware and hacking wiretaps in the 2028 Wiretap Report, due 2029.
Sen. Ron Wyden praised change, saying people know little about surveillance, while EFF’s Eva Galperin said data could reveal if spyware use is selective or broad.
Apple warned users in 110 countries to enable Lockdown Mode after detecting spyware attacks, notifying 150 countries of compromises since program began.

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Story summary

U.S. courts will publish judges' approvals of spyware and hacking wiretaps in the 2028 Wiretap Report, due 2029.
Sen. Ron Wyden praised change, saying people know little about surveillance, while EFF’s Eva Galperin said data could reveal if spyware use is selective or broad.
Apple warned users in 110 countries to enable Lockdown Mode after detecting spyware attacks, notifying 150 countries of compromises since program began.