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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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…