The Hacker Who Destroyed a Spying Empire
Published October 3, 2025
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In 2015, one hacker single-handedly destroyed a global spyware empire. Known only as Phineas Fisher, they breached Hacking Team, a company that sold surveillance tools to dictatorships, and leaked 400GB of secrets. The files revealed governments spying on journalists, activists, and dissidents worldwide, along with dan…
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