Italian businessman’s phone reportedly targeted with Paragon spyware

According to the news article, the phone of Italian businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone was reportedly targeted with Paragon spyware, expanding the Paragon spyware scandal in Italy beyond journalists and activists. The Paragon spyware, developed by the Italian company Cyberbit, is alleged to have been used to monitor the communications of various individuals, including prominent figures. The reported targeting of Caltagirone's phone suggests that the scope of the surveillance has extended to the business community, raising concerns about the potential misuse of such powerful surveillance tools. The article does not provide further details on the specific circumstances or implications of this alleged targeting. However, it highlights the widening nature of the Paragon spyware scandal and the need for a thorough investigation into the extent and impact of this surveillance technology's deployment in Italy.