A Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research from American institutions has been extradited from Italy to face federal charges in the United States, according to an announcement by Kash Patel.

The extradition comes as authorities continue investigating cybersecurity threats targeting critical research and infrastructure. Details about the specific charges and the scope of the alleged theft have not been disclosed.

Separately, Israeli-American spyware maker Paragon is reportedly failing to cooperate with Italian authorities investigating cyberattacks targeting journalists and activists in Italy. Despite earlier promises to assist in determining what happened during the hacking incidents, the company has not responded to requests for information from authorities.

The cases highlight ongoing concerns about cybersecurity threats from both state-linked hackers and commercial spyware companies. Italian authorities are continuing their investigation into the spyware attacks, while federal prosecutors prepare to pursue charges against the Chinese national in connection with the COVID-19 research theft.