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European Parliament member investigating Pegasus spyware was hacked with the same tool
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Published 2026-07-03 11:05 UTCUpdated 2026-07-03 16:28 UTC
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Overview
Stelios Kouloglou, a former European Parliament member involved in investigating the Pegasus spyware, was targeted and hacked multiple times with Pegasus itself. This ironic and concerning development has led European lawmakers to demand a fresh probe into the spyware's deployment and abuse. The Citizen Lab's forensic analysis of Kouloglou's device confirmed the attacks, underscoring the challenges in addressing spyware threats even among policymakers tasked with oversight.
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PegasusStelios Kouloglou
Score total
1.02
Momentum 24h
2
Posts
2
Origins
2
Source types
1
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
- Recent forensic analysis confirmed the hacking of a European Parliament member.
- The incident has triggered calls for a fresh investigation into Pegasus spyware.
- It underscores ongoing concerns about spyware misuse in political contexts.
Why it matters
- Highlights the risks faced by policymakers investigating spyware abuse.
- Shows the real-world impact and reach of Pegasus spyware within Europe.
- Calls for renewed scrutiny and investigation into commercial surveillance tools.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: medium
Recurring claims
- A European Parliament member investigating Pegasus spyware was hacked using the same spyware.
How sources frame it
- News Reports: neutral
This case illustrates the direct threat spyware poses even to those charged with oversight, emphasizing the need for robust incident response and security policy measures.
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BankInfoSecurity - Lawmaker probing Pegasus spyware infected using same malware
bankinfosecurity.com · bankinfosecurity.com · 2026-07-03 16:28 UTC
The Hacker News - European Parliament member investigating spyware was hacked with Pegasus
thehackernews.com · thehackernews.com · 2026-07-03 11:05 UTC
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