Francesco Cancellato, editor-in-chief of Fanpage, revealed he was targeted by spyware from Paragon Solutions, which has faced scrutiny for monitoring journalists. WhatsApp announced around 90 journalists were compromised via this spyware, raising concerns about surveillance within press circles. Cancellato previously reported on fascist activities within Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party, which may have made him a target. The spyware, called Graphite, is delivered without user action and is sold to government agencies for crime prevention. The incident underscores the significant threats to journalistic integrity and safety in a politically charged environment.
Francesco Cancellato, the editor-in-chief of Italian outlet Fanpage, revealed he was targeted by spyware made by Paragon Solutions, highlighting issues of surveillance and press freedom.
WhatsApp reported that around 90 journalists were targeted by the spyware, emphasizing the alarming trend of state surveillance on media professionals globally.
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