Spanish security sources have indicated that Morocco may have established contacts with Paragon Solutions, the Israeli company behind the Graphite spyware, according to reports. The development has raised concerns in Spain about a potential new espionage threat, following the earlier Pegasus scandal.
Graphite is a sophisticated spyware tool developed by Paragon Solutions, a private Israeli firm. Unlike Pegasus, which was developed by NSO Group, Graphite is reportedly more discreet and capable of infecting devices without user interaction, making detection more difficult. The software has been linked to surveillance of journalists and activists in various countries.
The reported contacts between Morocco and Paragon Solutions have not been officially confirmed by either party. Spanish authorities have not issued a public statement on the matter. The Spanish government has previously been targeted by Pegasus spyware, with infections detected on the phones of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and other officials in 2022.
The potential acquisition of Graphite by Morocco would mark a significant escalation in the use of commercial spyware in the region. Spain has been actively working to counter espionage threats and has called for greater regulation of the spyware industry. The Spanish government has not commented on the latest reports.
