Paragon Solutions, co-founded by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, markets its spyware as a means for governments to catch criminals. However, a report from Citizen Lab reveals that its software has targeted journalists and activists. The spyware, named Graphite, is presented as a less invasive alternative to NSO Group's Pegasus, enabling surveillance on messaging apps. Following Citizen Lab's findings, WhatsApp took action to block this spyware's zero-click exploit, which had targeted numerous users, including journalists and human rights defenders, highlighting serious cybersecurity risks for civil society.
Paragon Solutions pitches its tools as aiding governments in catching criminals, but allegations arise that its spyware targets journalists and activists.
The flagship spyware Graphite is claimed to be a more restrained alternative to NSO Group's Pegasus, focusing on messaging app surveillance.
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