Event Brief
ICE Acquires Paragon Spyware for Drug Cases
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Summary: ICE's acting director states Paragon spyware is essential to combat drug trafficking and terrorist use of encrypted communications.
WHO: acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
WHAT: acquisition of Paragon spyware
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 11:39 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To counter terrorists’ exploitation of encrypted communications platforms.
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