Angola: Prominent journalist hacked with Predator spyware

Tolerance.Ca • February 18, 2026

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A new Amnesty International investigation has established that Predator spyware was used in 2024 to target Teixeira Cândido, a prominent Angolan ...

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Predator Spyware Targets Journalist in Angola Amnesty International reported that the phone of prominent Angolan journalist Teixeira Cândido was hacked using Intellexa's Predator spyware. The attack involved sending malicious links via WhatsApp during 2024, highlighting the ongoing threats to press freedom in the region. 24 sources 31

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