uncovered at least part of the answer: It was the F.B.I. The deal for the surveillance tool between the contractor, Riva Networks, and NSO was completed in November 2021. This particular tool, known as Landmark, allowed government officials to track people in Mexico without their knowledge or consent. now says that it used the tool unwittingly and that Riva Networks misled the bureau. Once the agency discovered in late April that Riva had used the spying tool on its behalf, Christopher A. Wray, the F.B.I.

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Persons: Biden, Riva, Christopher A, Wray Organizations: New York Times, NSO, U.S ., White, Riva Networks, Commerce Department Locations: Mexico