WhatsApp accused Israeli spyware firm Paragon of targeting nearly 100 journalists and civil society members with zero-click malware attacks via malicious PDFs. WhatsApp has identified and blocked the attack method, sending cease-and-desist letters to Paragon and notifying affected users. The incidents occurred in December 2024, with WhatsApp affirming its commitment to user privacy.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/02/whatsapp-says-paragon-is-spying-on-specific-users