WhatsApp, Paragon

WhatsApp says a spyware company targeted journalists and civilians
According to the chat service, an Israeli company called Paragon Solutions used group chats and PDFs to target the individuals.
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,
Journalist targeted on WhatsApp by Paragon spyware: ‘I feel violated’
Cancellato is the first target to come forward following the disclosure of a hacking campaign carried out using spyware allegedly made by Paragon Solutions, as WhatsApp claimed on Friday.
WhatsApp disrupts spyware campaign targeting journalists
WhatsApp has disrupted a spyware campaign last month that targeted journalists and civil society members, the company announced on Friday. The campaign originated from an Israeli spyware company called Paragon Solutions and impacted around 90 users.
Meta's WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company Paragon targeted users
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -An official with Meta's popular WhatsApp chat service said Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions had targeted scores of its users, including journalists and members of civil society.
WhatsApp alleges Paragon spyware targeted users
A senior executive at chat service WhatsApp alleged that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions attempted to breach the devices of 90 users including journalists, "Reuters" reports. Paragon declined to comment on the report.
WhatsApp Takes Legal Action Against Paragon, Accusing Israeli Spyware Firm of Targeting Dozens of Users
Nearly 100 journalists and other members of civil society using WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, were targeted by spyware owned by Paragon Solutions, an Israeli maker of hacking software, the company alleged today. The journalists and other civil society… pic.twitter.com/AiFfyJX08y — TheMuslimLawyer (@faisalkutty) January 31, 2025
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 warns users that hackers could have taken over their phones
An official for WhatsApp told Reuters around 90 users were hacked and declined to say who was specifically targeted. The people who were hacked were sent electronic documents that
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 ...
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 ...
Meta Confirms WhatsApp Hack—Act Now To Stay Safe
Meta has confirmed that a new zero-click hack attack has impacted WhatsApp users—here’s what you need to know and do to stay ...
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Paragon, Maker of Spyware Used for WhatsApp Cyberattack, says US Govt is a Customer
Israel-based spyware maker Paragon, accused of orchestrating the WhatsApp cyberattack, has admitted the US Govt is one of its ...
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WhatsApp says disrupts Paragon spyware campaign
Meta-owned WhatsApp announced Friday it has disrupted a spyware operation by surveillance firm Paragon Solutions that ...