Whatsapp alleges Israel’s spyware firm Paragon of targeting dozens of users

An official with Meta’s popular WhatsApp chat service said the Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions had targeted scores of its users, including journalists and members of civil society.

The official said on Friday that WhatsApp had sent Paragon a cease-and-desist letter following the hacking. In a statement, WhatsApp said the company “will continue to protect people’s ability to communicate privately.”