Tag #Migrant Activists

What is the immediate impact of the alleged spyware attack on freedom of the press and civil liberties in Italy?

The Italian government denies spying on journalists and migrant activists using spyware from Paragon Solutions, despite at least seven Italian phones being hacked with military-grade surveillance technology. The government maintains it followed the law and will cooperate with an investigation into the vulnerabilities, while the contract with Paragon continues.