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A Few Tips to Detect Phishing Links
Over the past year, we have witnessed an increase in the number of phishing campaigns in Lebanon and amongst the…
How to Protect Your Domain Name Against Domain Hijacking or Unauthorized Transfers
This article was originally posted on ICANN website and is part of ICANN’s “Do You Have a Domain Name? Here’s What…
Ministry of Telecommunications’ IMEI Registration Policy Threatens Digital Privacy
Feature image via IMEIInfo.com: An example of an IMEI number. The Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications recently announced that residents must register…
New Spyware Campaign Targeted Government Entities in UAE and Lebanon
This week, Cisco’s Talos Intelligence Group revealed that researchers discovered a new spyware campaign, dubbed “DNSpionage,” which targeted individuals and…
It’s a wrap! 4 key takeaways from the first Bread&Net
On November 20 and 21, around 200 people from over 20 countries gathered together in Beirut for 35 panels, talks,…
Documentary Screening: “The Cleaners”
Feature image via SMEX: Who controls what we see online? Who controls what we see online? SMEX screened the documentary…
Coursera and Udemy Restrict Access in Syria Due to Sanctions
Though Coursera did not respond to SMEX’s request for comment, the restriction of both platforms in Syria is likely linked…