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EU Condemns Paragon Spyware's Invasion of Journalists' Privacy

6/14/2025

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Spyware from U.S.-backed Israeli firm Paragon Solutions has infiltrated the phones of three European journalists, igniting fears of government surveillance under Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The European Union has denounced this potential illegal spying, as Paragon's Graphite spyware, akin to NSO's notorious Pegasus, faces scrutiny for its misuse against civil society. Investigations are ongoing, demanding accountability.

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Spyware from U.S.-backed Israeli firm Paragon Solutions has infiltrated the phones of three European journalists, igniting fears of government surveillance under Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The European Union has denounced this potential illegal spying, as Paragon's Graphite spyware, akin to NSO's notorious Pegasus, faces scrutiny for its misuse against civil society. Investigations are ongoing, demanding accountability.