European Parliament Member Investigating Spyware Was Hacked With Pegasus

A report by Citizen Lab revealed that former European Parliament member Stelios Kouloglou was repeatedly hacked with the Pegasus spyware while investigating the use of commercial surveillance tools, including Pegasus. The infections, occurring between October 2022 and March 2023, utilized a zero-click exploit (PWNYOURHOME) in Apple’s iOS and were linked to a previous campaign targeting Russian and Belarusian-speaking journalists. This incident highlights concerns about the misuse of powerful spyware by governments and raises questions about the scope of Pegasus licensing and potential operators involved.