Greek MEP hacked with spyware during EU surveillance probe

New forensic research confirms that a Greek Member of the European Parliament was repeatedly compromised by commercial spyware while investigating the surveillance technology trade. The targeted device belonged to a politician serving on the European Parliament’s committee examining spyware vendors and export controls. Researchers identified multiple infection attempts coinciding directly with the legislative inquiry timeline. The specific spyware variant and vendor remain unattributed in current public reports. This incident represents alleged direct interference with an ongoing democratic oversight process regarding dual-use surveillance technologies. European authorities have not yet confirmed whether they will launch a formal criminal investigation into the breach. The hacking occurred despite existing EU regulations intended to protect officials from unlawful surveillance. Privacy advocates cite this case as evidence that current regulatory frameworks fail to deter illicit monitoring of policymakers. The findings were released just as the Parliament prepares final recommendations on spyware governance.