Biden administration bans federal agencies from using commercial spyware

In an executive order signed Monday , President Biden barred federal agencies from using commercial spyware that threatens US national security or carries a risk of improper use by foreign governments and individuals. The order applies to all departments, including those involved in law enforcement, defense and intelligence. It also prohibits the use of spyware that in the past was used to disclose non-public information about the US government. The executive order the Biden administration publi...