First confirmed Pegasus infections of 2026 hit Serbian activists in largest spyware wave yet

Citizen Lab has forensically confirmed Pegasus infections on devices belonging to Serbian activists, marking the first such confirmation of 2026 and the largest spyware surveillance wave in Serbia to date, per the SHARE Foundation. The infections use a NoviSpy variant, indicating an advanced, likely state-linked actor. This signals an escalation in targeted surveillance in Serbia, raising concerns about civil liberties and potential political motivations.