Italian government, Paragon and Spyware

Spyware firm cuts Italy access after alleged targeting of activists - reports
WhatsApp alleged last week that Paragon Solutions spyware was used to target users of the messaging app in two dozen countries.
Spyware maker Paragon terminates contract with Italian government: Media reports
Israeli newspaper Haaretz later confirmed The Guardian’s report, adding that Paragon had terminated its deal with two Italian government agencies — a law enforcement agency and an intelligence agency — and disconnected their access to its spyware product called Graphite, according to the paper’s anonymous sources.
Paragon spyware cancels contract with Italian government after targeting journalists and citizens across Europe
The Italian government has confirmed in a statement that seven of its citizens, and many others across Europe, were targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions.
WhatsApp spyware scandal: Italy targets journalists and activists
Israeli cybersecurity company Paragon Solutions has reportedly cut ties with its Italian clients after allegations.
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.
Italian government under pressure in Paragon spyware row
Italy faced pressure on Friday to explain its relationship with Israeli spyware maker Paragon following reports that the company had cut ties with Rome over allegations that the government had used its technology to hack the phones of critics instead of criminals.
Spyware maker Paragon confirms US government is a customer
Israeli spyware maker Paragon Solutions confirmed to TechCrunch that it sells its products to the U.S. government and other unspecified allied countries.
Italy says seven people targeted by spyware on WhatsApp
Italy's government said on Wednesday that seven mobile phone users in the country had been targeted by spyware on Meta Platforms' WhatsApp messaging service, and it called the incident "particularly serious".
Israeli Spyware Paragon Scandal Deepens: Italian Journalists and Activists Targeted
A major scandal involving Israeli spyware firm Paragon has rocked Italy and Europe, sparking outrage across the region. Reports have revealed that journalists and activists in Italy were spied on using Paragon’s surveillance software,
Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government
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Paragon case may be linked to intelligence clash - Salvini
Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said Friday that the alleged use of Paragon Solutions' 'Graphite' ...
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.
Italy says 7 people targeted by spyware on WhatsApp
WASHINGTON — Italy's government said on Wednesday (Feb 5) that seven mobile phone users in the country had been targeted by ...