Nuno Melo: Cybersecurity Center was notified of an attack

The National Cybersecurity Center (CNCS) confirmed an attack on the personal phone of Defense Minister Nuno Melo, which has since been replaced. The CNCS coordinated with the Judicial Police to implement mitigation measures. Melo reported that the attack allowed unauthorized individuals to send messages in his name and divert communications, exploiting vulnerabilities in his outdated phone. The government is following NATO and EU protocols for communication security. Citizens for Cybersecurity urged the government to clarify the incident, raising concerns about state communication security and potential espionage.