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WhatsApp Foils Israeli Spyware Attack on Journalists, Activists

2/1/2025

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WhatsApp has thwarted a dangerous hacking campaign tied to Israeli spyware firm Paragon Solutions, impacting around 90 users, including journalists and activists in over two dozen countries. The attack utilized malicious PDFs shared in group chats. In response, WhatsApp has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon and is alerting those affected.

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Story summary

WhatsApp has thwarted a dangerous hacking campaign tied to Israeli spyware firm Paragon Solutions, impacting around 90 users, including journalists and activists in over two dozen countries. The attack utilized malicious PDFs shared in group chats. In response, WhatsApp has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon and is alerting those affected.