Paragon Spyware Confirmed in Journalists’ Phones

Paragon Spyware Confirmed in Journalists’ Phones

Paragon Spyware Confirmed in Journalists’ Phones: New Citizen Lab Report Are journalists being spied on with Paragon spyware? New forensic evidence confirms that two European reporters, including Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino, were indeed hacked using surveillance software developed by the Israeli company Paragon. This disturbing revelation deepens concerns around the growing use of commercial spyware targeting members of the press. In this post, we’ll break down what Paragon spyware is, how these infections were confirmed, and what it means for press freedom in Europe. If you're looking to understand the implications of this spyware scandal, you're in the right place.                                         Image Credits:baranozdemir / Getty Images Paragon Spyware Confirmed: Journalists Targeted and Hacked According to a new Citizen Lab report , Ciro Pellegrino of Fanpage and another unnamed high-profile European journalist were both victims of Paragon spyware , also known by …