💨 Abstract

In 2025, a report revealed that a Mexican drug cartel hired a hacker to monitor an FBI official in Mexico City around 2018. The hacker accessed the city's camera system and collected personal data, leading to the intimidation and murder of potential FBI informants. This breach occurred during an investigation into Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. The incident highlights the use of advanced surveillance technology by drug cartels, posing significant threats to U.S. national security.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff