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Students and parents panicked after news of the order, but the Education Department said the guidance would not stop the flow of money to students and schools.

Other Western democracies have been roiled by the use of spyware to target political opponents, activists, journalists, and other vulnerable groups. Could it happen here?

Apple said the security update for Macs, iPhones, and iPads is "recommended for all users."