Italian prosecutors confirm journalist, activists hacked in spyware campaign
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22 claimsThe hacking suggests all three were part of the same 'infection campaign'.
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Traces of malware activity were found exclusively on three Android devices among all mobile phones acquired by plaintiffs.
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The three Android devices belong to Giuseppe Caccia, Luca Casarini, and Francesco Cancellato.
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Open Questions
5 questionsWho specifically targeted Francesco Cancellato and why, given the lack of evidence linking it to intelligence agencies.
Whether the hacking of Cancellato was authorized or illegal, and if it was part of the same campaign as the activists.
What role, if any, the Italian government or its agencies played in the hacking of Cancellato, despite Meloni's denials.
How the spyware Graphite was deployed against the three individuals, and if other devices were compromised but not detected.
The full extent of the hacking campaign, including whether other individuals beyond the 90 reported by WhatsApp were affected.
Whether Francesco Cancellato was targeted by Italian intelligence agenciesfactual
Italian intelligence agencies legally targeted activists Giuseppe Caccia and Luca Casarini, but there is no evidence that Francesco Cancellato was targeted.
According to The Guardian - Main UKProsecutors have confirmed that Francesco Cancellato was hacked, suggesting a possible targeting.
According to The Guardian - Main UK, Editoriale Domani, Sky TG24Research Log
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