Serbia denies spyware attacks on student protesters
By The BriefBrief
Serbia’s Security Information Agency (BIA) and President Aleksandar Vucic rejected claims that student activists and government critics were targeted with spyware. The BIA called the allegations “trivial sensationalism,” while Citizen Lab said at least one student movement phone was infected with Pegasus spyware.
WHO:Serbia’s Security Information Agency (BIA) and President Aleksandar Vucic
WHAT:Serbian authorities denied allegations that spyware attacks targeted student protesters and activists, while Citizen Lab reported Pegasus infection in at least one case.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 11:54 AM ET
WHERE:Serbia
WHY:The denial was a reaction to claims by students and NGOs that people in Serbia were targeted with advanced spyware in 2026.
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