Kenyan authorities are accused of installing spyware on the phones of filmmakers involved in a documentary about youth protests, raising concerns about government overreach and surveillance. The spyware FlexiSPY, capable of recording calls and tracking locations, has been linked to various high-profile cases, including the arrest of drug lord El Chapo. #FlexiSPY #KenyanAuthorities
Keypoints
- Kenyan authorities allegedly installed FlexiSPY on the phones of two filmmakers without charges.
- The spyware can record calls, track locations, and access messages and photos.
- FlexiSPY is commercially available and used by parents and employers for surveillance.
- The spyware has been linked to criminal investigations, including El Chapo’s case.
- The incident highlights concerns over government use of spyware for suppressing dissent.
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