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Politician Hacked While Hunting Spyware | Tech News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Summary
A European lawmaker investigating Pegasus spyware became its victim—his own iPhone compromised while he exposed how it’s weaponized against journalists and activists. This chilling irony reveals a global digital espionage epidemic, with spyware capable of stealing everything from messages to camera footage. Despite his role on a key EU committee, no finger was pointed at his own government, but links emerged to targeting Russian and Belarusian dissidents—hinting at a coordinated, high-stakes campaign. The episode serves as a stark warning: tech defenses alone won’t stop this; urgent policy action and global cooperation are needed to protect democracy’s digital frontiers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/894de78e5f61bc14