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European Parliament interior with desk, laptop, and papers under soft daylight.

EU Faces Calls to Act as Pegasus Spyware Targets MEP

The discovery of Pegasus spyware on MEP Stelios Kouloglou's phone raises alarming questions about the integrity of Europe's oversight mechanisms, particularly when he was actively investigating spyware abuse by European countries. This incident highlights a disturbing threat to independent scrutiny at the highest levels.

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A smartphone lies face down on a simple office desk surrounded by papers and a notebook, conveying vulnerability.

Pegasus Spyware Targets European Parliament Investigator

In a shocking twist, a member of the European Parliament's PEGA Committee, Stelios Kouloglou, was targeted with the notorious Pegasus spyware - the very same spyware his committee is investigating. This brazen move raises serious concerns about surveillance and accountability.

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Smartphone on a plain surface in a Russian government building with a blurred historic background and forensic tools nearby.

Cellebrite Tool Exploited by Russia to Infiltrate Activist's Phone

Russian authorities exploited a loophole in Cellebrite's UFED tool, using it to extract data from activist Andrey Pivovarov's phone, even after the device was no longer receiving updates. This security gap allowed the authorities to access the phone's data as far back as June 2021.

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