Husam El Gomati, who reports on links between Italian government and Libya’s coastguard, fears for his sources
A Sweden-based Libyan activist who has been a vocal critic of Italy and its dealings in Libya was alerted by WhatsApp last week that he had been targeted with military-grade spyware, raising new concerns about the possible use of powerful cyberweapons by European governments.
The alleged breach of Husam El Gomati’s mobile phone – as well as the mobile phones of 89 other activists, journalists and members of civil society – was discovered by WhatsApp in late December.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/feb/03/critic-of-italy-libya-migration-pact-told-he-was-target-of-israeli-spyware
Author : Stephanie Kirchgaessner and Angela Giuffrida
Publish date : 2025-02-03 14:46:24
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