Spyware firm cuts Italy access

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.
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.
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,
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 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".
Spyware Scandal Rocks Italy with WhatsApp Breaches
Italy's government responded to spyware attacks on WhatsApp, affecting seven users, including a journalist and migrant rescuer. The National Cybersecurity Agency is investigating, with Meta alleging Paragon Solutions' involvement.
WhatsApp says a spyware company targeted journalists and civilians
According to the chat service, an Israeli company called Paragon Solutions used group chats and PDFs to target the individuals.
Italian sea rescue activist targeted with spyware, according to Meta alert
Meta Platforms warned a well-known Italian migrant rescue activist that he was recently targeted with spyware, according to a screenshot of the alert shared with Reuters, making it the second such case made public in Italy so far.
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. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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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.
Spyware maker Paragon confirms US government is a customer
Israeli spyware maker Paragon Solutions confirmed to TechCrunch that it sells its products to the U.S. government and other ...
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 ...