Husam El Gomati, a Sweden-based Libyan activist critical of Italy’s dealings with Libya, has been alerted that his phone was targeted with Israeli-made spyware, according the Guardian. WhatsApp notified El Gomati and 89 others, including journalists and activists, of a potential breach in late December. The spyware, known as Graphite, is produced by Paragon Solutions, an Israeli firm with 35 government clients.
El Gomati, who has reported on Italy’s collaboration with Libya’s coastguard, fears for his sources. “These matters can mean the difference between life and death,” he warned.
The breach follow’s Italy repatriating Osama Najim, a Libyan official wanted for war crimes, without consulting the International Criminal Court. It remains unclear which government deployed the spyware. Paragon and the Italian government declined to comment. The revelations deepen concerns over European governments' potential use of cyberweapons against critics and investigative journalists.
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