Executive Summary

• Pegasus spyware was used to infect an EU parliament member’s iPhone.
• The infection occurred on or around October 21, 2022, and again on March 6 and 7, 2023.
• Lobbyists may be involved in selling EU citizens’ data to US corporations.

The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical

Introduction to EU Espionage

A recent forensic analysis revealed that an EU parliament member’s iPhone was infected with Pegasus spyware.

Forensic Analysis Results

> In May 2026, Kouloglou contacted the Citizen Lab and we conducted a forensic analysis of artifacts from his iPhone. We found with high confidence that his device was successfully infected with Pegasus spyware on or around October 21, 2022, and again on March 6 and 7, 2023.

This discovery has sparked concerns about the security of EU parliament members’ devices.

Public Reaction

Some people are not surprised by the news, and are more concerned about the role of lobbyists in selling EU citizens’ data.

Not quite surprising. The more important question is: how much are lobbyists paid to sell out data of EU citizens to US corporations here? Will they prevail? There is enough money to go around for certain.

This reaction highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the handling of EU citizens’ data.

Focus Keyword: EU Espionage