Anti-spying phone pouches offered to EU lawmakers for trip to Hungary – POLITICO
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Budapest has faced EU scrutiny over the use of spyware against the opposition and civil society in past years.

Members of the European Parliament were offered special pouches to protect digital devices from espionage and tampering for a visit to Hungary this week, a sign of rising spying fears within Europe.

Five lawmakers from the Parliament’s civil liberties committee traveled to Hungary on Monday for a three-day visit to inspect the EU member country’s progress on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights.

One lawmaker on the trip confirmed to POLITICO that the Parliament officials joining the delegation were offered Faraday bags — special metal-lined pouches that block electromagnetic signals — by the Parliament’s services and were also advised to be cautious about using public Wi-Fi networks or charging facilities.

  • talEnglish
    9·
    2 months ago

    One lawmaker on the trip confirmed to POLITICO that the Parliament officials joining the delegation were offered Faraday bags — special metal-lined pouches that block electromagnetic signals — by the Parliament’s services and were also advised to be cautious about using public Wi-Fi networks or charging facilities.

    If you legitimately have concerns, why wouldn’t you just leave your phone at home? It does no good to have it with you if it can’t come out of a bag. If you must have a phone there, just get a burner one.

      • talEnglish
        9·
        2 months ago

        In this case, because you’re an EP legislator and Hungary is part of the EU.

    • Pup Biru@aussie.zoneEnglish
      3·
      2 months ago

      taking it out of the bag to use occasionally would make it far more difficult to target than being active constantly