The US ICE agency has resumed a $2 million contract with Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions after a suspension due to concerns over potential violations of U.S. export laws. Paragon Solutions has been linked to spyware campaigns in Italy and was involved in controversial surveillance activities, raising security and ethical questions. #ParagonSolutions #GraphiteSpyware
Keypoints
- ICE reinstated a contract with Paragon Solutions following a suspension and review.
- Paragon, founded by former Israeli intelligence personnel, specializes in spyware technology.
- Spyware from Paragon was used against European journalists and reportedly by the Italian government.
- The U.S. government initially suspended the contract due to concerns about violating executive orders on spyware procurement.
- Paragon’s spyware was exploited through a zero-click vulnerability in iOS, identified as CVE-2025-43200.
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