Paragon, Italian government and spyware

Italian government denies Paragon has cut spyware contract
Italy denied on Wednesday that Israeli spyware maker Paragon had cut ties with Rome following allegations that the Italian government had illegally used its technology to hack the phones of critics instead of criminals.
Italian government denies it spied on journalists and migrant activists using Paragon spyware
Italy's government denies that it has spied on journalists and migrant activists using spyware, but says it will cooperate with any investigation into “vulnerabilities” after at least seven Italian cellphones were apparently hacked with military-grade surveillance technology.
Paragon spyware cancels contract with Italian government after targeting journalists and citizens across Europe
The Italian government has confirmed in a statement that seven of its citizens, and many others across Europe, were targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions.
Italian government under pressure in Paragon spyware row
Italy faced pressure on Friday to explain its relationship with Israeli spyware maker Paragon following reports that the company had cut ties with Rome over allegations that the government had used its technology to hack the phones of critics instead of criminals.
Italian government denies illegal spying on journalists and activists using military-grade software
Cabinet Minister Luca Ciriani, left back, speaks during Question Time in the Chamber of Deputies in Rome.
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