Macron changes phone after spyware hack reports © Getty Images French President Emmanuel Macon has ordered an overhaul of security protocols in wake of reports about his phone being targeted
French President Emmanuel Macon has changed his phone and number after reports that he was targeted with Israeli-made spyware called Pegasus.
The president s office said Mr Macron had also ordered an overhaul of security protocols.
This week, Le Monde reported that he and 14 French ministers were flagged for potential surveillance by Morocco.
Moroccan authorities have denied using Pegasus, and said the allegations were unfounded and false .
The spyware infects iPhones and Android devices, allowing users to extract messages, photos and emails. Calls can be recorded, while microphones and cameras can be activated covertly.
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