Spyware Scandal: Italy’s Political Intrigue or Privacy Nightmare?
An Italian political adviser, Francesco Nicodemo, became the fifth Italian entangled in the government’s Graphite spyware scandal. With a growing list of 90 victims, including journalists and activists, it’s clear Italy’s surveillance tactics are more invasive than a nosy neighbor with binoculars. Graphite spyware is raising eyebrows—and not in a good way.
Hot Take:
Move over, Shakespeare! Italy has a new drama unfolding, and it’s a digital thriller starring spyware, politicians, and a government with a penchant for surveillance. Who knew Italian politics could be even spicier than its pasta?
Key Points:
- Italian political adviser Francesco Nicodemo is the latest target of Paragon’s Graphite spyware.
- Graphite is notorious for its invasive nature, raising human rights concerns.
- WhatsApp notified 90 victims about potential spyware infections.
- Italy’s government confessed to some surveillance but denied targeting journalists.
- Graphite’s murky operations remain a weighty issue for both Paragon and Italian authorities.
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