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The hacker who humiliated spyware makers and was never caught

Saturday, July 25, 2026


An unidentified hacker conducted cyberattacks against two government spyware companies and released internal documents. The hacker, known online as Phineas Fisher, has not been apprehended. Law enforcement agencies have not publicly identified the individual behind the account.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/the-hacker-who-humiliated-spyware-makers-and-was-never-caught/

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