"WhatsApp pointed the finger at the Israeli-American surveillance tech maker Paragon Solutions as the company that provided the technology for a hacking campaign that targeted around 90 people around the world with its 'Graphite' spyware."
"Paragon publicly called out the Italian government, claiming it refused the company's offer to investigate whether a journalist was hacked and spied on with its Graphite spyware."
"It's unclear why Paragon has not responded to the prosecutor's request. It's possible that the Israeli government intervened."
Last year, WhatsApp and Apple informed individuals in Italy, including journalists and activists, about being targeted by government spyware linked to Paragon Solutions. This led to a scandal, prompting victims to file complaints and prosecutors to investigate. Paragon has been uncooperative, failing to respond to formal requests for information from Italian authorities. The company publicly criticized the Italian government for rejecting its offer to assist in the investigation and subsequently canceled contracts with Italian intelligence agencies. The reasons for Paragon's lack of response remain unclear, possibly involving Israeli government intervention.
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