# Russian spy agency says foreign spies turned officials' smartphones into surveillance devices

> Source: <https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/06/02/russian-spy-agency-says-foreign-spies-turned-officials-smartphones-into-surveillance-devices/5250099>
> Published: 2026-06-02 14:45:00+00:00

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