Citizen Lab found Pegasus spyware on the phone of Greek journalist and former European Parliament member Stelios Kouloglou, making him the first publicly identified PEGA Committee member to be targeted. The case underscores ongoing spyware abuse across the EU and renewed calls to implement the PEGA Committee’s recommendations and hold NSO Group accountable. #Pegasus #CitizenLab #SteliosKouloglou #NSOGroup #PEGACommittee
Keypoints
- Citizen Lab discovered Pegasus on Stelios Kouloglou’s phone.
- Kouloglou was targeted twice in late 2022 and early 2023.
- The infections happened during key PEGA Committee work.
- The case raises concerns about breaches of parliamentary privilege.
- Lawmakers are urging regular device checks and action on PEGA recommendations.
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