Israeli spyware company confirms US government and friends are customers
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Sarah Collins
Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions has disclosed that the US government is a client of its technology, despite recent accusations by WhatsApp of targeting journalists. Paragon’s executive chairman John Fleming stated that they supply technology to select democracies, including the US and its allies. This confirmation follows reports of Paragon’s attempted unauthorized installation of spyware on the devices of around 90 journalists and civil society figures. Despite claiming to prohibit such actions, Paragon has faced scrutiny for not adhering to their own guidelines. Journalists Francesco Cancellato and Husam El Gomati have come forward as targets of Paragon’s spyware attack, raising concerns about privacy violations. Further details and responses from Paragon regarding these allegations remain incomplete. The saga continues to unfold amid calls for accountability and transparency in tech surveillance practices.
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