Israeli spyware firm Paragon acquired by US investment group, report says

What to make of US group acquisition of Israeli spyware firm Paragon as Trump returns

Israeli spyware maker Paragon Solutions has been acquired by American firm AE Industrial Partners for over $500 million, according to Israeli news reports that surfaced on Dec. 16. Crucially, the deal could point to a US-Israel spy-tech reset ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025.

Israeli spyware firm Paragon acquired by US investment group, report says

By AJ Vicens (Reuters) – A U.S. investment group has acquired Israeli spyware vendor Paragon, a competitor to digital surveillance provider NSO Group, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Monday. AE Industrial Partners, a Florida-based investment group focused on national security, aerospace and industrial services, closed the deal Dec. 13 for $500 million, according to the report. Neither AE Industrial Partners nor Paragon’s U.S. subsidiar…

Israeli spyware maker Paragon bought by U.S. private equity giant

The company's spyware, dubbed Graphite, is capable of hacking phones and stealing private communications.

Israeli spyware firm Paragon sold to U.S., as Trump's digital arsenal grows

NSO competitor Paragon, creator of Graphite spyware used by Israel and U.S., sold to American defense contractor, marking a shift in ties of cyber arms between Jerusalem and D.C.

RED Lattice acquires Israeli spyware company Paragon for $500m

Paragon has been sold to US cybersecurity firm RED Lattice for over $500m (NIS1.79bn), reported Israeli newspaper Haaretz.

American private equity firm buys Israeli spyware company Paragon

The spyware company, which was founded by former Israeli intelligence officers, has previously signed a contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).