Paragon Spyware Used Against Journalists

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-05T10:43:52.147387+05:30

- Paragon Solutions confirmed selling spyware to the U.S. government and allies. - WhatsApp alleged Paragon's spyware targeted 90 journalists and civil figures, including Italian journalist Francesco Cancellato and Libyan activist Husam El Gomati. - Paragon defends its policies against illicit targeting, but did not respond to specific allegations or requests for comment. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/04/spyware-maker-paragon-confirms-u-s-government-is-a-customer/)

Paragon Solutions confirmed selling spyware to the U.S. government and allies.
WhatsApp alleged Paragon's spyware targeted 90 journalists and civil figures, including Italian journalist Francesco Cancellato and Libyan activist Husam El Gomati.
Paragon defends its policies against illicit targeting, but did not respond to specific allegations or requests for comment.

Source: TechCrunch