Ronan Farrow claims Trump admin could use spyware on journalists, citizens in ‘The View’

Journalist Ronan Farrow warned “The View” co-hosts on Wednesday: President-elect Donald Trump The administration could use spyware technology on journalists and more to hack American citizens.

“One thing you need to know is that the U.S. government is purchasing this technology, even if you think you’re not in a vulnerable category,” he said. “I have a story coming out today that the immigration agency now has powerful Israeli private spyware. We don’t know how the Trump administration will use it. There are really no limitations that we know of. They don’t have it.” “To limit how they hack Americans, so you can get on a list.”

Farrow talked about her new documentary, “Surveiled,” which details how spyware can turn a smartphone into “a smartphone.” spy in your pocket.”

“The second thing is, if reporters are being spied on, the resistance, the protests, the shrinking of space for democracy, we all need to be concerned, no matter what side of the aisle you’re on. If our sources are exposed and we have Donald, Trump comes and says journalists, especially those who protect their sources, should go to jail,” he continued. . “Combine that with this powerful technology and you have a recipe for disaster that we’ve seen spiraling in every other country.”

Journalist Ronan Farrow warned “The View” co-hosts that the Trump administration could use spyware to target journalists while discussing his new documentary on Monday. (Screenshot/ABC)

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“We could be facing a scenario here where activists, dissidents, and journalists cannot uncover new information, work with sources, or have private conversations about dissidents. That’s a scary thing,” Farrow added.

Co-host Sunny Hostin He asked if there was anything people should do to resist this.

“The movie is about spyware hacking technology that can take over your phone, as you’ve heard, sold by private companies to governments that want easier access. You know, even in this government, not every government agency has the CIA’s technology. So this is Farrow. “This is happening all over the world and “It means more people can use it here, and the way to counteract that is a few simple things: restart your phone every day,” he said.

Farrow also recommended people keep their phones updated.

Man makes a call using Siri on iPhone. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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“Good luck to Trump. He already promised” revenge against the media, media and journalists. Do you think you’ll use this spyware to go after people? Including us?” said co-host Joy Behar.

Farrow, who wrote in her book “Catch and Kill” about Harvey Weinstein’s efforts to spy on her and thwart Farrow’s investigation into his sexual harassment, noted that experts say it could be a “free-for-all.”

Co-host Whoopi Goldberg wondered if it was time to go back to using rotary phones.

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“I feel like hacking has reached a whole new level now as so many things can go through the internet and get into your stuff,” he said. “So I feel like maybe it’s time to shut down some of this stuff.”