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EU Parliament Presses Serbia on Spyware Use

The European Parliament is cracking down on Serbia's alleged use of spyware, with 29 MEPs slamming it as a "direct state attack on democracy". They've called out the Serbian government for infecting phones of student activists with spyware, including evidence pointing to government involvement in NoviSpy infections.

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Pegasus Spyware Targets Serbian Student Activist via iMessage Exploit

A shocking spyware attack has been uncovered, where a Serbian student activist was secretly infected with Pegasus spyware through a clever iMessage exploit that required zero clicks from the target. This sinister attack allowed the spyware to be delivered undetected, putting the activist's personal data and safety at risk.

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Pegasus Spyware Targets Serbian Student Activist's iPhone

A Serbian student activist's iPhone was hacked with NSO Group's notorious Pegasus spyware through a clever zero-click exploit targeting Apple iMessage, according to a joint investigation by Citizen Lab and SHARE Foundation. This sneaky attack allowed the spyware to infect the device without the user even clicking on a link.

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Serbian Activists Targeted by Pegasus, NoviSpy Variant Spyware

In a chilling revelation, researchers have confirmed that Serbian student activists and government officials were targeted by the notorious Pegasus spyware, a tool still being used to silence democracy advocates. This disturbing discovery has exposed a sinister campaign that compromised the devices of 14 people, including a member of parliament and a local government official.

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Scammers Exploit Trust in Remote Job Interviews

Boris Vujičić thought he had landed a legit remote job interview, but the scammers behind it expertly gained his trust, convincing him to let his guard down long enough to hack into his laptop. A fake LinkedIn recruiter, a professional website, and a convincing Zoom call with a person named Zam Villalon were all part of their clever scheme.

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Serbian military personnel stand before a row of high-speed missiles under a stormy sky.

Serbia Bolsters Defense with Chinese High-Speed Missiles

Serbia is stepping up its defense game with the acquisition of advanced Chinese CM-400AKG high-speed missiles, a move driven by a complex strategy with multiple benefits. But what exactly led to this decision, and how will it impact the region?

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