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Citizen Lab has found that Stelios Kouloglou's iPhone was infected with Pegasus at least three times in 2022–23 while he served on the European Parliament's PEGA committee investigating spyware. Researchers say they have high confidence in the forensic evidence but do not attribute responsibility; the findings have prompted calls in Brussels for stronger limits on spyware.
Apple has issued threat notifications in 110 countries about mercenary spyware attacks targeting high-profile individuals. The alerts urge recipients to take immediate steps, including enabling Lockdown Mode, updating devices, and seeking specialist help. The advisories come as expert groups note the growing reach and sophistication of government-linked spyware.