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2 clusters · 10 sources · 24 days · First seen 26 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Spyware surveillance targeting activists in Serbia

Overview

Investigations by the SHARE Foundation, Citizen Lab, and Amnesty International have identified a significant wave of surveillance in Serbia targeting at least 14 individuals, including opposition politicians and members of a student protest movement.

This campaign reportedly utilized highly intrusive tools, including the first confirmed successful infection of a Serbian student activist by Pegasus spyware. While no direct evidence has linked President Aleksandar Vučić’s government to these specific attacks, previous domestic spyware has been associated with Serbian state institutions. National Assembly President Ana Brnabić has denied allegations regarding the spying on students.

Entities

NSO Group · SHARE Foundation · DGST · Citizen Lab · Morocco

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 8 SOURCES] Morocco uses an expansive surveillance apparatus to target journalists, activists, and dissidents. afrikactus.com · lemaroc360.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.occrp.org · www.amnesty.org · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Surveillance methods include zero-click exploits, wiretapping, and physical tailing. afrikactus.com · www.occrp.org · www.amnesty.org · lemaroc360.com · jamaicainquirer.com · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The report is based on testimony from a former DGST employee. afrikactus.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.amnesty.org · lemaroc360.com · jamaicainquirer.com · +3 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The DGST began deploying Pegasus spyware as early as 2017. afrikactus.com · lemaroc360.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.occrp.org · www.amnesty.org · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Intelligence agents conspired with mobile phone retailers to sell devices pre-infected with malware. lemaroc360.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.amnesty.org · jamaicainquirer.com · jeunes.amnesty.be · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The DGST is the entity responsible for implementing these surveillance operations. afrikactus.com · lemaroc360.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.occrp.org · www.amnesty.org · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Moroccan authorities have repeatedly denied using spyware against citizens. www.amnesty.org · jamaicainquirer.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The surveillance system includes tools like Eagle, Remote Control System, and FinSpy. www.occrp.org · afrikactus.com

Timeline

2 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
Morocco intelligence accused of using spyware to target activists
Amnesty International reports that Morocco's DGST uses Pegasus spyware and other digital tools to unlawfully surveil journalists and activists to silence dissent.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Spyware targeting escalates in Serbia against activists and students
At least 14 Serbian activists and politicians have been targeted by advanced spyware, including Pegasus, in the country’s largest documented wave of digital surveillance to date.

Sources

6yka.com · afrikactus.com · amnesty.be · amnesty.org · balkaninsight.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · jamaicainquirer.com · jeunes.amnesty.be · lemaroc360.com · occrp.org