Summary: WhatsApp has accused the commercial surveillance company Paragon of targeting approximately 90 users with spyware, including journalists and civil society members. The Meta-owned platform disrupted the spyware attack and has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon, which is linked to former Israeli intelligence officers. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the accountability of spyware companies in targeting individuals unlawfully.
Affected: WhatsApp users, including journalists and civil society members
Keypoints :
- Paragon targeted about 90 WhatsApp users with spyware using a malicious PDF file.
- WhatsApp has a history of pursuing legal action against spyware companies, with a recent case against NSO Group.
- Paragon has secured contracts with U.S. federal agencies, raising concerns about its operations and accountability.
Source: https://therecord.media/whatsapp-paragon-spyware-targeting-users