Using spyware against journalists is unacceptable: EU chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was "completely unacceptable" to use spyware against journalists after reports suggested Israeli spyware 'Pegasus' was used to hack journalists' smartphones worldwide including India. She added, "Freedom of media, free press is one of the core values of the EU...This has to be verified, but if it's the case, it's completely unacceptable."