Spyware Shenanigans: Serbian Authorities in Hot Water Over NoviSpy Abuse
Serbian authorities allegedly misused Cellebrite tools to install NoviSpy spyware on journalists’ phones. This new surveillance malware can extract personal data and activate devices’ microphones and cameras. Amnesty International’s findings suggest NoviSpy was deployed during police custody, raising concerns about digital privacy and misuse of forensic technology.
Hot Take:
When Serbian authorities decide to go full James Bond with a splash of Mission Impossible, you get NoviSpy: the spyware that makes your phone its personal playground. Apparently, the Serbian police have taken a page out of the “How to Alienate Journalists and Activists” handbook, with Cellebrite as their trusty sidekick. Who knew that unlocking phones could unlock a whole new level of governmental eavesdropping?
Key Points:
- NoviSpy spyware was found on a Serbian journalist’s phone after police possession.
- Cellebrite tool was allegedly used by Serbian authorities to install the spyware.
- NoviSpy can extract data, activate microphones/cameras, and is linked to Serbia’s BIA.
- Amnesty International and Google identified a zero-day vulnerability exploited by NoviSpy.
- Serbian authorities deny the claims, calling the report “absolutely incorrect.”