Spy Games in Serbia: Cellebrite and NoviSpy Stir Up Scandal
The Serbian government is allegedly using Cellebrite’s forensic tools to aid NoviSpy spyware infections, snooping on journalists and activists. Amnesty International’s report highlights how digital sleuthing meets digital mischief, with Cellebrite expressing concern over potential misuse. Meanwhile, the Serbian authorities’ response remains as elusive as a ninja in a fog machine convention.
Hot Take:
Who knew the Balkan spy thriller genre would get a modern reboot with a cameo from our favorite Israeli tech company? Looks like Serbia is trying to live out its own James Bond fantasy, but with tech that’s more ‘EyeSpy’ and less ‘007’!
Key Points:
- Amnesty International accuses Serbia of using Israeli surveillance tech to spy on journalists and activists.
- NoviSpy, a new Android spyware, is reportedly being used to covertly infect devices.
- Serbian police allegedly use Cellebrite tools to facilitate the spyware installation.
- Cellebrite responds by investigating potential misuse and threatens sanctions.
- Security vulnerabilities exploited by Cellebrite have been patched by Qualcomm.
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