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[Opinion] Can Lebanon Survive the Digital War?
Lebanon is not just facing a direct military escalation. It is living through an Israeli-led digital war which is reshaping…
Meta is making Instagram DMs less private, WANA users could pay the price
Meta’s removal of the end-to-end encryption (E2EE) technology for its Instagram Direct Messages (DMs) could pose serious risk to internet…
Lebanon’s telecom preparedness falls short amid a dangerous escalation with Israel
Once again, Lebanon’s telecom infrastructure is under pressure as the war with Israel escalates. Israel’s bombing on residential neighborhoods caused…
SMEX warns of risks related to scanning QR codes on Israeli leaflets
Beirut, March 13, 2026 — Israeli aircraft dropped on Friday afternoon propaganda leaflets containing QR codes urging people in Lebanon…
Digital Rights Amid a Regional War: Threats and Responses
Beirut, March 9, 2026 — Israel has displaced more than half a million Lebanese residents from South Lebanon, Beirut, and…
SMEX relaunches its Digital Rights Fund (DRF) for 2026!
Disclaimer: Due to the current circumstances and the ongoing war, our team is experiencing some disruptions that may affect our…
Human Rights Day: SMEX reflects on a year of advocacy for digital rights
Over the past year, digital rights have faced increasing pressure. As governments and corporations deploy and develop new technologies at…