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This investigative journey serves as a wake-up call about the unchecked power of surveillance technology and the urgent need for regulation. The willingness of companies to break sanctions, coupled with the ease of illicit sales at high-profile trade events, exposes a loophole exploited by actors worldwide. Governments, tech firms, and civil society must collaborate to tighten controls, improve security standards, and protect individual privacy.
As one investigator reflected, “We found a good way to bypass sanctions,” revealing how easily the demands for surveillance can outpace legal safeguards. Ultimately, the story urges vigilance and accountability in the digital age, where privacy and human rights are increasingly at risk.