Pegasus spyware found on devices of prominent Serbian critics ahead of elections

The SHARE Foundation and Citizen Lab found NSO Group's Pegasus on devices belonging to University of Belgrade rector Vladan Đokić and lawyer Rade Bajić. Đokić's infection in 2026 used a zero-click exploit and is the second confirmed Pegasus case in Serbia this year.

• Pegasus infected Đokić's device in 2026 with no user action required
• It is the second confirmed Pegasus case in Serbia this year
• Bajić received an Apple threat notification; spyware type not yet identified
• Serbia's parliamentary elections are set for October 25