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Spyware Scandal in Italy: Journalist's Phone Confirmed Hacked with 'Paragon' Spyware

The420.In • March 6, 2026

The investigation also revealed that signs of spyware infection were detected on three phones—including that of the journalist—during a single night ...

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Journalist Hacked with Paragon Spyware, Italian Prosecutors Confirm Italian prosecutors confirmed that journalist Francesco Cancellato and two immigration activists were hacked using commercial spyware linked to Paragon Solutions. The investigation revealed traces of the spyware on their phones, corroborating alerts received via WhatsApp about a suspected attack last year. 7 sources 72

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Spyware Scandal in Italy: Journalist's Phone Confirmed Hacked with 'Paragon' Spyware

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