Statement: Block of Grindr App in Lebanon
On Friday, January 18th, reports indicated that Grindr, a popular online dating application used by LGBTI individuals, had been blocked on the 3G and 4G mobile data networks of Alfa and Touch. After contacting both companies, a representative from Touch Lebanon informed us that the Ministry of Telecommunications had ordered the block. A trusted anonymous […]
Help us map blocked websites in 2019!
In November 2018, the Lebanese Government issued an order to block all access to the online website building platform, Wix, which is an online company that provides web hosting. Wix is ranked #1 out of 31 website builders technologies in Lebanon. Around the same time, at least one porn site was blocked. A few weeks […]
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 Lebanese diaspora. Most users have received phishing links through WhatsApp and email; almost all of these campaigns rely on human error, so users need to take precautions to protect themselves. The list below may help […]
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 You Need to Know” educational series. For many registrants, domain names (and the services connected to them, like websites and emails) are essential to their professional and personal lives. Whether used for online commerce, or […]