UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people’s phones

More than half of the world's governments have access to commercial spyware that can break into computers and phones to steal sensitive information. This technology, developed by private companies, often exploits security flaws in phone and computer software to gain access. Governments claim to use spyware against top suspects, but security researchers warn that it's also used to target critics and adversaries, including journalists and now, bankers and wealthy businesspeople.