European Parliament Member Investigating Spyware Was Hacked With Pegasus

What’s new: Stelios Kouloglou, a former Member of the European Parliament, was hacked with Pegasus spyware while serving on a committee investigating the misuse of such surveillance tools. Forensic analysis revealed multiple infections on his iPhone, with the first occurring on October 21, 2022, and subsequent infections on March 6 and 7, 2023. The spyware was likely delivered via a zero-click exploit in Apple’s HomeKit software, which was patched in iOS 16.3.1.

Who’s affected

Stelios Kouloglou, a member of the European Parliament’s “Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware,” is the primary individual affected by this incident.

What to do

• Ensure all devices are updated to the latest software versions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Implement monitoring for unauthorized access and suspicious activity on devices.
• Educate users about the risks of spyware and the importance of device security.

Sources

• The Hacker News