
ZoeCyber
February 5, 2025 at 09:28 PM
*WhatsApp Spyware Attack - New Details Emerge*
Yesterday, I reported on a sophisticated spyware attack targeting WhatsApp users worldwide. Today, new information has come to light, revealing that at least seven Italian citizens were targeted in the attack.
*Italian Government Responds*
Italy's government has confirmed that seven mobile phone users in the country received spyware alerts from WhatsApp. The government has asked the National Cybersecurity Agency to investigate the incident.
*Targets Identified*
Among the targets is Luca Casarini, a well-known migrant rescue activist and co-founder of the Mediterranea Saving Humans charity. Casarini received a spyware alert from WhatsApp on Friday.
*Global Implications*
The attack is believed to have targeted roughly 90 WhatsApp users in over two dozen countries, including journalists and activists. WhatsApp has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon Solutions, the Israeli company accused of developing the spyware.
*Ongoing Investigation*
The incident is still under investigation, and WhatsApp has assured users that it will continue to protect their ability to communicate privately.
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