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CBP Workers Accused of Misusing Databases for Personal Spying

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees have reportedly misused government databases to spy on individuals, including ex-partners, romantic interests, and colleagues. Records obtained by WIRED reveal hundreds of allegations of such misuse, with agents allegedly using internal tools to access personal information and track cell phones. AI

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CBP Workers Accused of Misusing Databases for Personal Spying

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    📰 CBP Workers Allegedly Used Government Databases to Spy on Exes, Crushes, and Colleagues Records obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of allegations of Customs an

    📰 CBP Workers Allegedly Used Government Databases to Spy on Exes, Crushes, and Colleagues Records obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of allegations of Customs and Border Protection workers misusing internal tools to look up romantic interests and track colleagues’ cell phones. 📰 S…

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