Serbian student leaders spied on before elections

At least 14 people, including Serbian student leaders, were targeted with spy software before elections in Serbia. Citizen Lab, a digital security laboratory at the University of Toronto, confirmed that the Pegasus spyware was used in the espionage operations against these activists. The victims were monitored through their mobile devices, with their communications and personal data exposed. The Serbian government rejected any involvement in the espionage operations, denying the accusations. This case arises in a context of growing concern about digital surveillance and interference in civil liberties during electoral processes in Serbia.