# Chinese Spyware Tool Operates in 13 Countries, Cyber Firm Says

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-06 08:42 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-05/a-chinese-spyware-tool-operates-in-13-countries-cyber-firm-says?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7448e169018900011c2cd5

> New research from a security firm says a digital spyware tool built in China has developed into a broader surveillance technology. The firm says the tool is now being used in more than 13 countries, extending its reach beyond a narrower spyware function.