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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I know that in the past Israel was the main provider for these exploits and spyware. Is it still the case?

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Going by the podcast darknet diaries: Yes.
Them or the US or China

Edit: Around the RCE IPv6 bug in Windows, China threatend to block publishing of exploits. They required to first disclosing it with the government before a researcher is allowed to publish it.