Paragon Cancels Contracts with Italy Over Spyware Scandal
Paragon ends ties with Italy after officials refuse to probe spyware attack on journalist, setting a major precedent in surveillance tech ethics.
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Paragon Cancels Contracts with Italy Over Spyware Scandal Paragon Ends Contracts with Italy Over Spyware Scandal Investigation Refusal Paragon canceled its contracts with the Italian government after officials declined to investigate claims that its spyware targeted a journalist—raising fresh concerns about transparency, accountability, and the misuse of surveillance tools. The Israeli spyware company, co-founded by former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, revealed this decision in a recent statement, citing the Italian government's lack of cooperation as the final trigger. The focus keyword Paragon cancels contracts with Italy highlights the central theme, as public interest in government spyware misuse continues to grow in 2025. Image Credits:JACK GUEZ/AFP / Getty Images Paragon Cancels Contracts with Italy: What Prompted the Decision? The move followed Italy’s refusal to examine whether a journalist was unlawfully surveilled using Paragon’s spyware, despite the company offering support. According to Paragon’s statemen…
