WhatsApp identifies dozens of users hacked by Paragon spyware company
WhatsApp, used by millions of people around the world, says its users were hacked by the Paragon Solutions spyware company. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks with John Scott-Railton, a senior researcher at Citizen Lab,
Paragon spyware campaign targeting journalists disrupted by WhatsApp
Paragon spyware uncovered in PDF files sent to journalists and members of civil society, with WhatsApp issuing a cease-and-desist against the company.
WhatsApp says its users targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon
An official at Meta’s popular WhatsApp chat service has said Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions targeted 90 of its users, including journalists and members of civil society. The official told the Reuters news agency on Friday that WhatsApp had sent Paragon a cease-and-desist letter following the hack.
WhatsApp spyware scandal: Italy targets journalists and activists
Israeli cybersecurity company Paragon Solutions has reportedly cut ties with its Italian clients after allegations.
High profile WhatsApp users targeted by 'zero-click' spyware, says report – Here's what it means
WhatsApp has stated that it is not yet clear who was behind the attack. However, it must be noted that Paragon's software, much like Pegasus, a spyware developed by the Israeli NSO Group, is typically used by government entities and agencies aiming to target specific individuals or groups.
Zero-click WhatsApp spyware targeted 90 journalists, says Meta
A zero-click WhatsApp spyware attack was made against 90 journalists and other “civil society members,” said Meta, which managed
Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government
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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,
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.
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Why rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click hackers
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Israeli spyware firm blocks Italy following reports of misuse
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