How forensic analysis uncovered manipulation, exploitation, and the hidden risks behind one of digital forensics’ most powerful tools By: Boris Babović A re-examination of data from the analysis of devices seized from Serbian activists — originally conducted last year by the international organization Amnesty International — reveals that the Cellebrite UFED forensic tool has the […]
29. May, 2025.
According to the findings by Amnesty International (AI), two investigative journalists of the online portal BIRN Serbia have been targeted by the Pegasus spyware, developed by the Israeli NSO Group. Jelena Veljković and another journalist who wished to remain anonymous received suspicious Viber messages on 14 February from the same unknown Serbian phone number. One […]
28. March, 2025.
UPDATE 28 February 2025: Amnesty International’s Security Lab found one more case of abuse of Cellebrite’s tool on a phone of a student activist, who was held on 25 December after attempting to attend the SNS rally in Sava centar. More information and technical findings available at: https://securitylab.amnesty.org/latest/2025/02/cellebrite-zero-day-exploit-used-to-target-phone-of-serbian-student-activist/ The digital forensics tool is withdrawn from […]
26. February, 2025.
Today, 19 December, European Digital Rights (EDRi) and 50 organisations urge the European Union’s institutions to take action to stop the Serbian authorities’ illegal use of spyware to target journalists, activists, and members of civil society. On 16 December, Amnesty International released a report exposing widespread abuses by the Serbian police and Security Information Agency (BIA) through the use […]
19. December, 2024.
Proven use of spyware and forensic tools contrary to law The use of spyware represents a serious attack on human rights, freedom of expression and privacy of citizens. In Serbia its use is becoming a common practice. A new report by Amnesty International indicates widespread use of spyware against activists, journalists and members of civil society by […]
16. December, 2024.
Digital violence against girls and women in Serbia is steadily on the rise, as increasingly disturbing headlines in the media attest. Among the most frequent targets of abusers are female journalists, social activists, politicians, and other prominent women in the public sphere. Additionally, well-known women often experience more extreme forms of this violence. Weak legal […]
20. October, 2024.
The third Digital Rights Summer School was held from 25 to 31 August in Perast, Montenegro, gathering more than 40 journalists, activists and experts in the fields of AI, media, human rights, surveillance, and digital policy. During five days of talks and workshops, numerous issues regarding the regulation of the digital environment were discussed and […]
20. October, 2024.
Alongside the innovations, technological breakthroughs and shifts in the digital industry, the third decade of the 21st century also marks a kind of institutional milestone primarily recognized through the establishment of the European Union’s Digital Single Market, accompanied by a set of rules aimed at ensuring that all rights and freedoms guaranteed to citizens by […]
20. October, 2024.
The applications for the 2024 Digital Rights Summer School in Perast, Montenegro are now open! The School takes place from 25 to 31 August 2024, and this year’s program is designed for enthusiasts based in Southeast Europe, who are passionate about digital rights and eager to learn more about the latest developments in this field. During […]
15. April, 2024.
Preliminary analysis of media content for the most visited online media in Serbia: 1 November – 17 December 2023 On Wednesday November 1, the President of the Serbian Parliament, Vladimir Orlić, announced local elections in 65 cities and municipalities in Serbia, including Belgrade. A few hours after Orlić’s traditional protocol of signing the Decision on calling for elections […]
22. December, 2023.