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On August 21, 2026, U.S. senators raised concerns with federal regulatory authorities, requesting an examination of the compliance and security measures taken by federal agencies when using hacking tools. According to reports, as cyber threats become more severe, various types of cyber attack and defense tools are widely deployed by federal departments. However, there are concerns about the transparency of tool use and potential risks of abuse. Senators called for strengthened regulatory mechanisms to ensure that technology is used for legitimate purposes and to prevent excessive concentration of power. Currently, no review procedures have been initiated; specific responses will be announced later.
民主党参议员罗恩·怀登要求美国政府问责办公室（GAO）审查联邦执法机构如何使用黑客工具和间谍软件。怀登在致 GAO 的信件中指出，尽管此类工具已使用超过 20 年，但缺乏关于其部署频率、原因及操作 safeguards 的公开信息，且司法部与 FBI 多次无视国会透明度请求。怀登特别提及前国防承包商高管彼得·威廉姆斯将高级黑客工具出售给俄罗斯经纪人的案例，并引用 1999 年 FBI 针对尼科德莫·斯卡福案使用 PGP 加密文件及安装恶意软件记录键盘的历史先例。他要求 GAO 发布一份非机密报告，阐明相关风险并提出建议。