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From a Notification to a Movement: Exploring a MENA Activism Toolbox [Bread&Net 2020 Session]
The session demystifies online transformation leadership in the civil society by introducing online tools and modules that can be used…
Jordan: Another Excuse for Controlling the Internet
It is estimated that more than 9.4 million people use the Internet in Jordan, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission…
Telecommunications in Sudan at the Mercy of the US Dollar
In December 2020, people in Sudan found themselves paying more for the same old Internet data bundles, without necessarily finding…
How to Protect Your Data from Israeli NSO’s Surveillance Attacks?
A recent security leak revealed that Israeli NSO Group’s malware has targeted around 50,000 devices worldwide, including those of journalists…
Sudan: No Internet Shutdown Can Cure Corruption [Opinion]
The first official exam leak in Sudan occurred in 2003, when mobile phone features were very limited and lacked camera…
Lebanon: Your Data is Not Secure on MoPH’s GrabAJab Platform
Update— IMPACT responded to our concerns by suspending Grabajab’s access to patients’ data pending the resolution of security issues. Nonetheless,…
Ma3an App Must Immediately Address Security Issues
In September 2020, SMEX conducted a security analysis of the contact-tracing app, Ma3an, to test the app’s security and safety….