Professionals who might bug people (5)

I believe the answer is:

spies

(Other definitions for spies that I've seen before include "Eg, CIA" , "Snoops" , "Undercover agents" , "Secret agents" , "Double agents" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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