UK warns 100 countries possess phone hacking spyware

The UK's cybersecurity chief has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating threat of spyware, noting that an estimated 100 countries now possess technology capable of hacking personal phones. This surveillance capability poses a significant risk not only to individuals but also to UK businesses and critical infrastructure, which are reportedly underestimating the danger. The increasing proliferation of such powerful tools among nations highlights a growing global concern about digital security and the potential for widespread misuse of sophisticated cyber surveillance.