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Farrow's investigation takes him inside the offices of NSO Group, known for its controversial Pegasus software. Here, he found that the company’s claims of being defenders against terrorism and criminals mask a troubling business model. NSO Group’s clientele often includes regimes known for human rights abuses, showing an ethical disregard for where their technology is deployed.
Paragon, another company in the spyware market, has sought to present itself as a "cleaner" alternative, promising to regulate who they sell to and how their technology is used. However, Farrow questions the validity of these claims, particularly when dealing with entities like the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which has its own records of questionable practices.