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Critics of Serbia’s government targeted with ‘military-grade spyware’

Security researchers say two pro-democracy activists were subjected to attempted state-sponsored hacking

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

Internet Out: India Deploys Shutdowns In Name Of Security

With the world's largest biometric ID database, a pioneering digital payment system for daily transactions and a flagship space and satellite programme, India knows the power of connected technology.

International Business Times · Nov 24, 2023

As Apple alert to Opposition leaders is investigated, clarity remains out of reach

Apple sent alerts to Opposition leaders that a “state-sponsored attacker” may be targeting their digital devices; Apple spokespeople in India circulated a statement saying that they did not blame “any specific” government attacker

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

India approves new privacy law, but is it really a win for citizens?

India approved its first ever privacy law amid surveillance concerns. Here are the good and bad of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

TechRadar · Aug 24, 2023

Zimbabwe elections: will the government pull the plug on the internet?

As citizens get ready to head to the polls on August 23, experts recommend getting a VPN to bypass potential disruptions. Here's what's at stake.

TechRadar · Aug 22, 2023

Social media shutdowns might be happening in the EU with new law

EU Commissioner Thierry Breton backed French President Macron's call for debate on social media with new Digital Service Act. Here, what's at stake.

TechRadar · Jul 11, 2023

Researchers find Israeli-made spyware deployed across Armenia

Researchers have discovered Israeli-made Pegasus phone hacking software deployed against targets across Armenia, including reporters at a U.S. government-funded news organization, a report released on Thursday found.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

United Nations official and others in Armenia hacked by NSO Group spyware

At least a dozen victims were found to have been hacked by Pegasus during clashes in the region in 2021

The Guardian - US · May 25, 2023

Q&A: Is Meta data-transfer fine enough to allay privacy concerns?

Estelle Masse, senior policy analyst at Access Now, speaks to Al Jazeera about record penalty imposed on tech giant.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2023

Kashmir at epicentre of India's spate of internet shutdowns

India enforced as many as 84 internet shutdowns last year and was on top of the list of nations that ordered internet blackouts for the fifth year in a row, a report by Access Now and the Keep It On coalition has found.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 4, 2023