Paragon Spyware Used to Target Citizens Across Europe, Says Italian Government
Italian govt reveals Paragon spyware targeting Europeans, raising privacy concerns.
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Paragon Spyware Used to Target Citizens Across Europe, Says Italian Government
In a shocking revelation, the Italian government has disclosed that a widespread spyware campaign, utilizing tools developed by Paragon Solutions, has targeted individuals across multiple European countries. This announcement comes just days after WhatsApp revealed it had disrupted a similar spyware campaign affecting around 90 users in over two dozen countries, including several in Europe. The Italian government’s statement, released on Wednesday, has raised serious concerns about the misuse of surveillance technology and its implications for privacy, civil liberties, and national security. The Italian Government’s Statement The Italian government, led by far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, issued a press release acknowledging the spyware campaign but denied any involvement in targeting Italian citizens. Among the alleged targets are Francesco Cancellato, a prominent journalist and editor of the news website Fanpage.it, and Luca Casarini, an activist associated with Mediterranea S…
