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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…
Online Privacy Threats to Women and LGBTIQ Communities in Lebanon
As part of the 16 Days Against Gender Based Violence, we are releasing our new report “Online Privacy Threats to…
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…
Who controls what we see online? Documentary Screening: The Cleaners
Feature image via the cleaners: Who is controlling what we see… and what we think? The Web that was once created…