Vladan Ðokić, the rector of the University of Belgrade, was targeted with Pegasus spyware, according to the SHARE Foundation and The Citizen Lab.

The vulnerability or weakness

The Pegasus spyware exploited a zero-click vulnerability, meaning no action was required to infect the device.

Earlier attacks and coverage

No earlier related attack in our archive yet.

Business impact

Not stated in the sources.

Industries affected

Academic institutions and government sectors are particularly vulnerable, as key figures in both are targeted.

Users affected

Users, especially those in critical roles within universities and government, may face increased risk of surveillance and data theft.

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