Paragon spyware cancels contract with Italian government

Spyware firm cuts Italy access after alleged targeting of activists - reports
WhatsApp alleged last week that Paragon Solutions spyware was used to target users of the messaging app in two dozen countries.
Spyware maker Paragon terminates contract with Italian government: Media reports
Israeli newspaper Haaretz later confirmed The Guardian’s report, adding that Paragon had terminated its deal with two Italian government agencies — a law enforcement agency and an intelligence agency — and disconnected their access to its spyware product called Graphite, according to the paper’s anonymous sources.
Paragon spyware cancels contract with Italian government after targeting journalists and citizens across Europe
The Italian government has confirmed in a statement that seven of its citizens, and many others across Europe, were targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions.
Israeli Spyware Paragon Scandal Deepens: Italian Journalists and Activists Targeted
A major scandal involving Israeli spyware firm Paragon has rocked Italy and Europe, sparking outrage across the region. Reports have revealed that journalists and activists in Italy were spied on using Paragon’s surveillance software,
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.
WhatsApp spyware scandal: Italy targets journalists and activists
Israeli cybersecurity company Paragon Solutions has reportedly cut ties with its Italian clients after allegations.
Spyware firm cuts Italy access after journalists targeted: Reports
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office issued a statement denying it had spied on its own citizens, and saying it had referred the matter to the National Cybersecurity Agency.
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 blocks Italy following reports of misuse
Israeli technology firm NSO Group had recently grabbed global attention, including in India, amid allegations of misuse of its controversial spyware Pegasus, evoking widespread debate regarding the use of such intrusive technologies.
Italy says 7 citizens targeted by spyware via WhatsApp
Mobile phone users across several countries in Europe, including Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, also targeted, Italian government reveals - Anadolu Ajansı
Italy says 7 people targeted by spyware on WhatsApp
WASHINGTON — Italy's government said on Wednesday (Feb 5) that seven mobile phone users in the country had been targeted by ...
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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.