WhatsApp announced the disruption of a hacking campaign attributed to Paragon, an Israeli spyware firm linked to an attack on approximately 90 users, including journalists and activists. The campaign involved the use of malicious PDFs in WhatsApp groups. In response, WhatsApp implemented a fix to thwart this attack vector and communicated with affected users. It marks the first public association of Paragon with a hacking campaign, as the company had maintained a low profile since its founding in 2019.
WhatsApp has disrupted a hacking campaign linked to Paragon, targeting 90 users including journalists. The campaign utilized malicious PDFs in WhatsApp groups to compromise targets.
WhatsApp's spokesperson emphasized the need for accountability in the spyware industry, stating that the company will continually work to protect user privacy during such attacks.
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