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Nations look into software claims drawing in 14 leaders, and Macron ditches phone Rights activists, journalists, as well as 14 heads of states, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have been targeted with phone malware developed by an Israeli surveillance firm. [Photo/IC]
Hungary, Israel and Algeria on Thursday probed allegations that Israeli-made spyware was used on 14 heads of state, journalists and rights activists, as French President Emmanuel Macron ordered tighter security and changed his phone over espionage concerns.
Macron whose name was on a list of alleged targets ordered a strengthening of all security protocols following a specially convened meeting of the nation s Defense Council, his office said.
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