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Students and opposition activists targeted with spyware in Serbia

More than a dozen students and opposition activists in Serbia face targeted digital surveillance.

By · Published September 5, 2026  08:06 UTC · Updated September 5, 2026  21:06 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: More than a dozen students and opposition activists in Serbia face targeted digital surveillance.
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Pegasus and NoviSpy variant spyware have infected the iPhones of student movement members, protest organizers, and opposition activists in what is described as the country's largest documented wave of surveillance. Digital rights groups and technical investigators including The Citizen Lab found that zero-click exploits were deployed against more than a dozen individuals in Serbia.

Coverage across outlets such as The Guardian, Bloomberg, and the Financial Times details the deployment of hi-tech mercenary spyware against political dissenters, though current reporting does not specify who operated the surveillance tools. Upcoming coverage will monitor whether further technical disclosures identify the perpetrators behind the infections or if additional targets emerge.

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Who was targeted by the spyware in Serbia?

Students, protest organizers, and opposition activists.

What specific spyware was detected on the devices?

Pegasus and a NoviSpy variant.

Which organizations reported on the surveillance wave?

The Citizen Lab, digital rights groups, and various news outlets including The Guardian and Bloomberg.

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