Predator spyware used to infect phone belonging to Angolan journalist, report says

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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