Nuno Melo's mobile phone attacked: state responses are requested

The Cidadãos pela Cibersegurança group has called for urgent clarifications from the government following a cyberattack on Defense Minister Nuno Melo's personal phone. The attack, which occurred while Melo was in Athens, allowed for the interception of communications and fraudulent messages sent in his name. Melo attributed the incident to the obsolescence of his device, which could not support security updates. This explanation has drawn criticism, emphasizing the importance of state communication security. The group raised concerns about the phone's usage, lack of updates, and whether a forensic investigation was conducted. They also urged confirmation that relevant security entities were notified and recommended banning WhatsApp for state matters, implementing centrally managed devices, and conducting independent audits of ministerial communications.