At least 14 Serbians targeted with advanced spyware
Summary
At least 14 members of Serbian civil society, including students, were targeted earlier this year with advanced spyware, including Pegasus. The infections were discovered after Apple alerted users in many countries, and experts say this is the largest spyware attack documented in Serbia so far.Key Facts
- The spyware attacks affected 14 people from Serbian civil society, including student activists.
- Apple notified people in 110 countries about possible spyware infections in August 2024.
- The Citizen Lab confirmed that at least one person was targeted with Pegasus spyware, which can fully control a device.
- Many targeted students are part of a large movement opposing the Serbian government, especially since protests after a train station collapse in early 2024.
- The Serbian government denies involvement in the spying allegations.
- Spyware use appeared to increase around local elections in March 2024 and may relate to upcoming snap elections in October.
- NSO Group makes the Pegasus spyware and has faced global criticism for enabling spying on activists and journalists.
- NSO Group is now owned by a US company but remains barred by a US court from targeting some platforms like WhatsApp.
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