Italian prosecutors have confirmed that a journalist was targeted using Paragon spyware, marking significant progress in the investigation of a widespread surveillance scandal. However, the identity of the perpetrators behind the hacking of two journalists remains unknown. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the use of sophisticated spyware against media professionals.
Background
Paragon is a sophisticated commercial spyware similar to NSO Group's Pegasus, capable of infiltrating mobile devices and extracting sensitive data. Journalists and activists worldwide have increasingly become targets of state-sponsored surveillance using such tools.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Mar 6, 2026 at 04:32 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10