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Egypt: Online Violence Against Women on the Rise
“As I was checking my phone before bed, I stumbled upon pornographic images of me, accompanied by lewd comments that…
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…
How the Israeli Occupation Restricts the Development of Internet Infrastructure in Palestine
In today’s world, the internet is a basic right and need, as it is a gateway through which people access…
Lebanon: Legislators Insist on Criminalizing Journalists in New Media Law
Controversial, daunting, and disconcerting for journalists: this is the essence of the proposed media law in Lebanon under consideration in…
COP28 in Dubai: Participants’ Safety in Jeopardy Given Country’s Record
Last June, it was reported that the UAE’s national oil company read emails to and from the COP28 climate summit…
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,…