How Feds Use Hacking Tools Raises Concerns About Transparency and Accountability The latest development in Senator Ron Wyden's quest for transparency and accountability within the US government's use of hacking tools and spyware is a timely reminder that these technologies remain shrouded in secrecy.
Despite decades of existence, the scope, frequency, and operational safeguards surrounding their use are unclear. Wyden's request to the U. S.
Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review how federal agencies employ these tools has been met with skepticism by some lawmakers.