WhatsApp accuses Paragon of targeting about 90 users with spyware

WhatsApp accused Paragon, a commercial surveillance company founded by former intelligence officers, of attempting to infect about 90 users—including journalists and civil-society members—with spyware via a malicious PDF; WhatsApp says it disrupted the attack, notified targets, and sent Paragon a cease-and-desist. The report also notes Paragon's recent acquisition by private equity and prior contracts with U.S. agencies, and places the incident in the context of broader legal actions against spyware vendors such as NSO Group.