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Rotten Apple: An Invasive Threat Actor Targeting Civil Society in Lebanon
Executive Summary The SMEX Digital Forensic Lab presents a report on a spear-phishing campaign that targeted a high profile Lebanese…
SMEX warns of risks related to scanning QR codes on Israeli leaflets
Beirut, March 13, 2026 — Israeli aircraft dropped on Friday afternoon propaganda leaflets containing QR codes urging people in Lebanon…
Civil Society’s Data in North and East Syria is Not Secure
As cyber threats escalate globally, Syrian civil society organizations (CSOs) face increasing risks due to financial constraints, technical challenges, and…
It takes one click
For a renowned journalist, an invitation to speak at a French institution should not be a source of alarm. And…
