Defense Minister relativizes cyber attack on mobile phone and says that "no one is immune to intrusions"

Defense Minister Nuno Melo downplayed the cyber attack on his phone, stating that no one is immune to such intrusions, including government officials. During a parliamentary session, he responded to inquiries about the incident, emphasizing that even with security measures, attacks can occur. Melo shared that he had previously faced similar attacks while serving as an MEP and mentioned other countries experiencing the same issue. He revealed that the attack allowed unauthorized use of his number for sending messages and diverting communications, which was resolved by replacing his phone. The National Cybersecurity Center confirmed notification of the incident, while a citizens' initiative called for government transparency regarding the attack, highlighting potential state communication security risks.