Europe, Paragon and spyware

Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government
WhatsApp said users in several European countries were targeted with Paragon spyware, according to the Italian government.
Paragon spyware cancels contract with Italian government after targeting journalists and citizens across Europe
Fanpage.it, whose director was targeted as part of the campaign, confirmed Paragon had terminated its contract with the Italian government for failing to comply with the “ethical framework” laid out in the agreement.
WhatsApp's warning for users! Zero-Click spyware targets over two dozen countries; Italy confirms 7 cases
A spyware attack linked to Paragon Solutions has affected WhatsApp users in over two dozen countries, including Italy. Targeting journalists and activists, the government is investigating the incident,
New target of Paragon spyware comes forward
In a press release, Mediterranea said WhatsApp notified its founder Luca Casarini last week that he had been targeted with spyware made by Paragon Solutions, an Israeli surveillance tech startup. On Friday, WhatsApp said it had disrupted an espionage campaign using Paragon spyware that targeted around 90 people.
Paragon spyware campaign targeting journalists disrupted by WhatsApp
WhatsApp has revealed it has disrupted a spyware hacking campaign targeting journalists and prominent members of civil society. The spyware in question belongs to Paragon, a commercial spyware company founded by former Israeli intelligence officers, which Meta-owned WhatsApp has directly implicated in the campaign.
Meta's WhatsApp says spyware company Paragon targeted users in two dozen countries
An official with Meta Platforms' popular WhatsApp chat service said Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions had targeted scores of its users, including journalists and members of civil society.
WhatsApp Blocks Spyware Attack Targeting Journalists, Civil Society Members
WhatsApp has thwarted a hack­ing attempt that targeted around 90 users, including journalists and members of civil society. The attack, traced to Israeli spyware firm Paragon, was car­ried out using malicious PDF files sent via WhatsApp groups.
WhatsApp warns users that hackers could have taken over their phones
An official for WhatsApp told Reuters around 90 users were hacked and declined to say who was specifically targeted. The people who were hacked were sent electronic documents that
Italy says seven people targeted by spyware on WhatsApp
Italy's government said on Wednesday that seven mobile phone users in the country had been targeted by spyware on Meta Platforms' WhatsApp messaging service, and it called the incident "particularly serious".
Israeli Spyware Firm Cuts Ties with Italy Over Reports of Misuse
Israeli spyware maker Paragon has terminated its dealings with Italy, including disconnecting its access to a military-grade ...
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Casarini says will file complaint on Paragon case
The mission chief and founder of NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans Luca Casarini on Thursday said he will file a criminal ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Spyware firm behind new surveillance of journalists, civil society operates from the EU
Paragon's establishment in Germany comes as places like Italy and Barcelona are becoming key European hubs for the spyware industry, attracting international hacking talent.
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Israeli spyware firm blocks Italy following reports of misuse
Israeli technology firm NSO Group had recently grabbed global attention, including in India, amid allegations of misuse of ...
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Paragon, Maker of Spyware Used for WhatsApp Cyberattack, says US Govt is a Customer
Israel-based spyware maker Paragon, accused of orchestrating the WhatsApp cyberattack, has admitted the US Govt is one of its ...
Israeli spyware company confirms US government and friends are customers
Israeli spyware company Paragon says the US government is a customer, shortly after it was called out by WhatsApp for ...