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Attacks on Lebanon’s government websites continue: to implement protective standards immediately
“We are ROOTK1T! Proudly declare our triumph over the Ministry of Social Affairs website in Lebanon,” announced a hacking group…
How Did Hackers Hijack Beirut Airport’s Screens?
SMEX urges the Lebanese government and relevant authorities to undertake a transparent investigation to identify the party responsible for the…
eSIMs in Gaza: An Imperfect and Potentially Dangerous Alternative
Gaza has been through at least four near-total communication blackouts since October 7. The latest internet blackout, on November 16,…
Lebanon: Internet Providers Beat Ogero to Price Hike
Internet service providers are planning to increase end-user subscriptions from around USD 10 to USD 25 for a 5 Mb-speed…
Internet shutdowns in Algeria: a blow to human rights and the national economy
The publication of this article was delayed due to the internet shutdown in Algeria. Like many others who heavily rely…
How Disinformation Campaigns Endanger Lives in Sudan
For the past month, disinformation has been raging across social media platforms in Sudan. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and…
Touch Enforcing Strict SIM Policy After Corruption Scandal
“You need a permanent residency,” said an employee at Touch, a mobile services company in Lebanon, to Syrian Alaa Al-Zuhuri…