Graphite is a malware family tracked across 16 threat clusters and 29 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed November 8, 2025; most recent activity May 26, 2026.
In early 2025, WhatsApp alerted 90 users, primarily journalists and activists in Europe, that they had been targeted by Paragon Solutions, an Israeli spyware firm. Shortly after, Apple notified iOS users of similar…
A recent report from UK intelligence reveals that over 100 governments now have access to commercial spyware tools, a significant increase from 80 in 2023. These tools, such as NSO Group's Pegasus and Paragon's…
A new study by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) reveals a widespread and systemic surveillance infrastructure targeting journalists worldwide. The report, based on interviews and forensic analysis…
Recent investigations confirmed that two European journalists were hacked using Paragon spyware, specifically targeting Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino and another unnamed European journalist. The spyware, linked to…
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…
WhatsApp has alerted approximately 200 users, primarily in Italy, about a malicious version of its app that contained spyware developed by the Italian firm SIO. The fake app was distributed through deceptive means,…
Ontario Provincial Police are employing advanced phone-hacking spyware known as on-device investigative tools (ODITs) to access suspects' smartphones. This technology allows police to download data, read encrypted…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed the use of Paragon Solutions' spyware, Graphite, to combat fentanyl trafficking. The agency's budget has increased significantly, allowing for the purchase of…
On May 7, 2026, Rep. Summer Lee demanded a briefing from the Commerce Department regarding the Trump Administration's connections to NSO Group, an Israeli spyware firm blacklisted by the U.S. government. The company,…
Paragon Solutions is under scrutiny by Italian prosecutors following allegations that its Graphite spyware was used to target journalists and activists in Italy. WhatsApp and Apple notified several individuals,…