The WhatsApp hacking campaign, attributed to unidentified hackers, targeted nearly 100 journalists and activists, leading to a criminal complaint filed by Italian media groups. They aim to uncover the source of zero-click spyware developed by Israeli-founded Paragon Solutions. The spyware poses severe risks for journalists and their sources, violating Italian laws against unauthorized surveillance. WhatsApp has notified victims and issued a fix for the exploit. This incident intensifies scrutiny on the Italian government, which confirmed the hacking of at least seven phones and is currently being investigated by the National Cybersecurity Agency.
WhatsApp described the spyware as an 'intolerable intrusion into the personal and professional dimension of journalists,' posing enormous risks for their safety.
The Italian government has confirmed that at least seven Italian phones were involved, and its National Cybersecurity Agency is currently investigating the hacking campaign.
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