Researchers find spyware targeting Serbian critics ahead of elections

First reported by CyberScoop at · Updated · 2 sources

A University of Belgrade rector's phone was infected with Pegasus, according to The Record. CyberScoop reports that confirmed and suspected targets include the rector, who supports Serbia's protests, and a prosecutor who investigated a Trump-linked Belgrade development. The findings come weeks before parliamentary elections, according to CyberScoop.

Covered by 2 publishers within 9 hours of the first report.

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CyberScoop Spyware found on devices belonging to prominent Serbian critics as elections loom · Greg Otto
The Record Two more Serbian opposition figures targeted with spyware, researchers say