The Pegasus spyware was confirmed to have infected the iPhone of a Serbian university rector days before an election.

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The thread discusses the confirmation of a Pegasus spyware infection on the iPhone of a Serbian university rector before an election, highlighting concerns about surveillance and its implications for political processes. The incident raises questions about the security of high-profile individuals and the potential influence of surveillance technology on electoral outcomes.

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Parent: Political SurveillanceEntity: Pegasus SpywareSub-entity: Serbian University RectorImpact: negativeDate: Oct 20, 2026 - Oct 21, 2026Target: The use of Pegasus spyware in political contexts

The presence of Pegasus spyware on a high-profile academic figure's device during an election period threatens the integrity of the electoral process.

Parent: ElectionsEntity: Electoral IntegritySub-entity: Surveillance TechnologyImpact: negativeDate: Oct 20, 2026 - Oct 21, 2026Target: The impact of surveillance technology on electoral integrity

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Pegasus Spyware Infection Confirmed on Serbian University Rector's iPhone Days Before Election https://thehackernews.com/2026/10/pegasus-spyware-infection-confirmed-on.html

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https://thehackernews.com/2026/10/pegasus-spyware-infection-confirmed-on.html
 Pegasus infection confirmed on Serbian rector’s iPhone before election A forensic investigation confirmed that Serbian university rector Vladan Djokic’s iPhone was infected with Pegasus spyware days before the election. The compromise was identified on a high-profile academic figure during a politically sensitive period, placing a known commercial surveillance platform directly inside an electoral timeline.

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