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Italian government denies it spied on journalists and migrant activists using Paragon spyware

The Italian government denied illegally spying on journalists and migrant activists with Paragon spyware, stating it complies with privacy laws and has a contract for intelligence-gathering technology.
At least seven Italian cellphones were reportedly hacked using Paragon spyware, prompting the government to order an investigation by the National Cybersecurity Agency.
Luca Casarini and Francesco Cancellato, both critical of the government, confirmed their phones were infected with spyware and received notifications from WhatsApp.
Cabinet Minister Luca Ciriani stated that while the government has a contract with Paragon Solutions, privacy laws were respected and denied illegal surveillance of journalists.

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The Times of Israel

Italy denies spying on journalists, migrant activists using Israeli spyware

Rome says it will cooperate with probe into 'vulnerabilities' after at least 7 Italian cellphones apparently hacked with military-grade cyber surveillance tech Paragon

10 days ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Euronews

Italian government denies illegal spying on journalists and activists

A minister told parliament that while the government does have a contract with Israeli cyber solutions firm Paragon, it has not overstepped the law in its use of spyware technology.

10 days ago·France

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Anadolu Ajansı

Italy denies report of Israeli spyware contract termination

Government rebuffs claim that Israel-based Paragon cut ties over surveillance scandal - Anadolu Ajansı

10 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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laverita.info

Spies, the government denies and counterattacks

Luca Ciriani in the Chamber: “No contract terminated by Paragon. Legal action against those who accused us of monitoring journalists.” Meanwhile, even a Sudanese who reported Italy to the ICC says he was spied on. And he is defended by Branco, the lawyer close to Soros. There is another name in the...

10 days ago

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The Straits Times

Italian government denies Paragon has cut spyware contract

ROME - Italy denied on Wednesday that Israeli spyware maker Paragon had cut ties with Rome following allegations that the Italian government had illegally used its technology to hack the phones of critics instead of criminals.

10 days ago·Singapore

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