Human Rights Abused: Governments Exploit Vulnerabilities to Silence Critics
Amnesty International has uncovered evidence that a zero-day exploit sold by Cellebrite was used to compromise the phone of a Serbian student who had been critical of the government, highlighting a campaign of surveillance and repression. The organization's report sheds light on the pervasive use of spyware by authorities in Serbia, which has sparked international condemnation. The incident demonstrates how governments are exploiting vulnerabilities in devices to silence critics and undermine human rights.
- The widespread sale of zero-day exploits like this one raises questions about corporate accountability and regulatory oversight in the tech industry.
- How will governments balance their need for security with the risks posed by unchecked exploitation of vulnerabilities, potentially putting innocent lives at risk?