Spanish Officials Targeted by Pegasus Spyware Amid Political Tensions

• •Over 200 Spanish numbers were identified as potential Pegasus targets, linked to Morocco.
• •CNI confirmed Supreme Court-approved surveillance of pro-independence politicians post-Catalan trial.
• •Ongoing investigations into Pegasus usage have raised significant legal and ethical concerns.

A data leak revealed over 200 Spanish mobile numbers were potential targets of Pegasus spyware, linked to Morocco. The Spanish government confirmed surveillance of former CUP MPs David Fernández and Carles Riera, authorized by the Supreme Court. The investigation into the Pegasus spyware scandal continues, with the CNI monitoring communications of pro-independence figures following the Catalan independence trial. The spyware, sold by NSO Group, has been implicated in targeting journalists and activists, including human rights advocate Aminatou Haidar. The Spanish government has faced scrutiny over its surveillance practices, with multiple judicial investigations underway. The CNI's actions were justified under national security claims, despite ongoing concerns about the legality and scope of such surveillance.