I was the target of an international mercenary spy operation

When John Scott-Railton, a researcher at Citizen Lab, was contacted by someone claiming to be interested in his work, he was immediately suspicious. He decided to play along and found himself in a game of spy versus spy. This Happened to Me: Reclaiming the Internet is a video series from CBC Radio featuring stories of technology experts and their dire warnings about digital privacy. They are part of the 2020 Massey Lectures. You can read more at ➤ Subscribe: