US to Restrict Visas For Those Who Misuse Commercial Spyware
The United States remains concerned with the growing misuse of commercial spyware around the world to facilitate repression, restrict the free flow of information, and enable human rights abuses.
At Least 50 US Officials Have Been Targeted By Private Hacking Tools in Recent Years.
US Rolls Out Visa Restriction Policy on People Who Misuse Spyware to Target Journalists, Activist
The Biden administration announced Monday it is rolling out a new policy.
The Policy will allow it to impose visa restrictions on foreign individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware.
The State Department plans to decide who would fall under this category on a case-by-case basis.