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The latest updates on digital rights from West Asia and North Africa

Samer Farhat • 13 Feb 2024

It takes one click

For a renowned journalist, an invitation to speak at a French institution should not be a source of alarm. And…

Cybersecurity
phishing links
social engineering

Abed Kataya • 23 Jan 2024

Attacks on Lebanon’s government websites continue: to implement protective standards immediately

“We are ROOTK1T! Proudly declare our triumph over the Ministry of Social Affairs website in Lebanon,” announced a hacking group…

Beirut Airport
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Strategy

Ragheb Ghandour • 29 Jun 2021

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….

Contact Tracing Apps
COVID19
Cybersecurity