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WhatsApp Security Flaw Sparks Spyware Alarm, Paragon Halts Ops

8/30/2025

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WhatsApp addressed a security vulnerability (CVE-2025-55177) in its iOS and Mac apps, targeting specific users.
The flaw enabled data theft from Apple devices via a malicious exploit.
Amnesty International labeled the incident as an advanced spyware campaign impacting numerous users.
Paragon, associated with the spyware, halted operations in Italy due to insufficient investigation into the abuse.

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Story summary

WhatsApp addressed a security vulnerability (CVE-2025-55177) in its iOS and Mac apps, targeting specific users.
The flaw enabled data theft from Apple devices via a malicious exploit.
Amnesty International labeled the incident as an advanced spyware campaign impacting numerous users.
Paragon, associated with the spyware, halted operations in Italy due to insufficient investigation into the abuse.