Bottom line: European Parliament members are urging the EU to slow down Serbia's accession process due to the use of spyware by Serbian intelligence services.
What's happening: The letter, signed by 13 members of the European Parliament, was published on October 7, 2023. It reveals that Serbian student activists, including those at the University of Belgrade, have been targeted by Pegasus and NoviSpy spyware. The use of these spyware tools by Serbian intelligence services is causing concerns among EU lawmakers, who are also under pressure from other countries, including the United States.
What to do: Security leaders should ensure their organizations are up-to-date with the latest Pegasus and NoviSpy threat intelligence and take proactive measures to protect themselves against these types of attacks. They should also engage with their governments to push for stricter regulations on the use of spyware tools.