1. Spyware, such as Paragon's Graphite and NSO Group's Pegasus, is increasingly being used against a wide range of people, including journalists, activists, and political opponents, not just criminals and terrorists.
2. The easy targeting process and the high number of concurrent targets make it tempting for governments to abuse spyware technology with little fear of consequences.
3. Some countries, like Greece and Poland, are investigating spyware abuses, while others, such as the U.S., have imposed sanctions on companies supplying advanced spyware. However, efforts to curb the global multi-billion dollar market remain uncertain.