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Shadows of Surveillance: A Prominent Journalist Targeted | Technology

Devdiscourse • February 18, 2026

Amnesty International has revealed that the phone of Teixeira Candido, a leading Angolan journalist, was infected with surveillance software in May 2024. According to the report, the spyware from Intellexa, known as Predator, was activated after Candido clicked on a link within a WhatsApp message.

The targeted attack is the first reported case of Predator's use in Angola, shedding light on privacy abuses linked to Intellexa's software company. Despite repeated controversies surrounding its invasive products, the spyware's deployment remains a contentious issue.

Intellexa has been under scrutiny in recent years, leading to sanctions by the U.S. government against the company's associates. The incident with Candido raises ongoing concerns the spyware's use against journalists and other public figures.

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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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