Politician who investigated spyware abuses had his phone hacked with Pegasus spyware

A government customer of NSO Group used Pegasus spyware to compromise the phone of a European politician. The target was serving on an EU committee investigating spyware abuses and the broader surveillance industry at the time.

The case underscores the risk that surveillance tools are being used not just against criminals or security threats, but against officials scrutinizing their use. It may add pressure for tighter spyware regulation in Europe and greater accountability for vendors and their government clients.