U.S. Expands Sanctions on Russian Influence Operators, Intellexa, and Predator Spyware

Sep 16, 2024, 03:40 PM

The U.S. government has issued new sanctions against Russian influence operators and expanded sanctions against the spyware manufacturer Intellexa. The Department of the Treasury announced sanctions on five individuals and one entity associated with Intellexa, the maker of Predator spyware, including Felix Bitzios. The DOJ highlighted the use of conservative influencers by Russian entities. These measures are part of a broader effort to combat the misuse of technologies that threaten national security, privacy, and human rights globally.