🟠 High | Source: The Hacker News
Citizen Lab has confirmed that Stelios Kouloglou, a former Member of the European Parliament serving on the committee investigating spyware abuse, had his mobile device repeatedly compromised using NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. The attack is particularly significant given that the target was actively scrutinising the misuse of commercial surveillance tools within the EU. This underscores the brazen use of state-grade spyware against democratic oversight mechanisms.
Security Architect’s Take: Whilst Pegasus targets mobile endpoints rather than cloud infrastructure directly, architects should review whether high-value staff — executives, legal, or compliance personnel — have adequate mobile threat defence (MTD) solutions deployed, and ensure sensitive communications use hardened, regularly audited channels rather than standard mobile messaging.
Original advisory: European Parliament Member Investigating Spyware Was Hacked With Pegasus