At least 14 Serbians targeted with advanced spyware
At least 14 Serbian civil society members, including student protesters, were targeted by advanced mercenary spyware, according to the Share Foundation. While the government denies involvement, the incident marks a significant escalation in digital surveillance within the country.
Why it matters
The use of advanced spyware against activists raises serious concerns regarding human rights, digital privacy, and the erosion of democratic dissent.
A student protest movement has been raging in opposition to Aleksandar Vučić’s government since 2024. A student protest movement has been raging in opposition to Aleksandar Vučić’s government since 2024. Serbia At least 14 Serbians targeted with advanced spyware Student protesters among those hacked, Share Foundation says, but government denies spying
Prefer the Guardian on Google At least 14 people from across Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spyware earlier this year, the digital rights group Share Foundation has said.
The wave of spyware infections was discovered in August after Apple notified people in 110 countries that they had probably been victims of mercenary spyware. Share said on Wednesday it marked the largest documented wave of such infection in Serbia to date.
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