A recent investigation has revealed that a Greek politician’s mobile phone was targeted and successfully hacked by spyware on multiple occasions. The timing of the attacks is particularly significant, as they occurred while the official was actively serving on a European Parliament committee investigating the commercial sale and deployment of surveillance technology.
Surveillance During Oversight
The research indicates that the breach was not a one-time event but a series of repeated infiltrations. This discovery highlights a concerning trend where the very individuals tasked with regulating and overseeing the spyware industry are becoming targets of the technology they are investigating.
While the specific software used in the hack was not named in the initial findings, the incident underscores the persistent vulnerabilities in mobile security for high-profile political figures. The European Parliament has been increasingly vocal about the risks posed by unregulated surveillance tools, and this latest development is expected to intensify calls for stricter controls across the EU.
