Open Letter: Serbian authorities must prosecute illegal hacking of journalists and activists
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 […]
MUP and BIA illegally hacking phones of activists and journalists
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 […]
Gender-based digital violence in Serbia: a review of trends
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 […]
Non-consensual creation, processing, and distribution of intimate images in the Western Balkans
Legislative and institutional framework Most of the countries covered in the study have still not directly regulated the non-consensual creation, processing and distribution of images and videos, sometimes colloquially referred to as revenge pornography,1 in their Criminal Codes, except Croatia and Slovenia (both members of […]
Apply for the 2024 Digital Rights Summer School!
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 […]
Spyware attack attempts on mobile devices of members of civil society discovered
SHARE Foundation warns of the disastrous impact of misuse of technology against the critical public in Serbia On October 30, two members of civil society from Belgrade received an alert from Apple that they were potential targets of state-sponsored technical attacks. Thanks to good cooperation […]
Digital Rights Summer School: Where Is AI Leading Us
The second Digital Rights Summer School was held from July 23rd to 29th in Perast, Montenegro, with more than 50 participants and lecturers coming together to exchange and acquire knowledge about current issues at the intersection of society, technology, and human rights. The Digital Rights […]
Strengthening Cybersecurity: MFA v. Phishing
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is of paramount importance to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has emerged as a powerful security measure, adding an extra layer of protection against account breaches. MFA is an authentication approach that strengthens the login process […]
Empowering Individuals for Enhanced Identity Protection
Although cybersecurity may appear to be primarily a technological concern, it ultimately revolves around human beings. Humans play a pivotal role in cybersecurity, as they can unintentionally compromise sensitive information and systems through social engineering tactics or errors, emphasizing the need to empower individuals with […]
What Are the Latest Developments for a Strong Passwordless Authentication?
Corporate and personal data are being stored in distributed cloud platforms at a growing rate due to the acceleration of digital transformation across all industries and sectors, increased adoption of cloud-based technologies, and hybrid work norms. Many entities, including apps, organizations, people, devices, etc., have […]