SHARE finds spyware targeting at least 14 in Serbia
By The BriefBrief
The SHARE Foundation said at least 14 people in Serbia’s civil society were targeted with advanced mercenary spyware ahead of local elections in March. The infections were discovered in August after Apple notified people in 110 countries, and SHARE called it the largest documented wave in Serbia to date, including targets linked to students and opposition figures.
WHO:SHARE Foundation; Apple; NSO Group; Amnesty International
WHAT:At least 14 people in Serbia’s civil society were targeted with mercenary spyware infections, including devices linked to Pegasus and malware similar to NoviSpy.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
WHERE:Serbia
WHY:The targeting occurred ahead of local elections in March.
