The Citizen Lab

It's really hard to chat privately on the Internet (and that's why encrypted messaging matters) t.co/TLjcgBZB2e t.co/2X4Kjbzvz7

Congratulations to @SulaBatsu for receiving a 2017 #EQUALSinTech Award! t.co/sUp4Tj5u7u @kemlycr t.co/eoH1sFNnoB

Don't miss the screening of @blackcodefilm at the @KDocsFF on Saturday, February 17. Full program details: t.co/EGcCwIlcop

Notre rapport (avec @cippic) sur la Loi sur le CST et le projet de loi C-59 a été soumis au Comité permanent de la sécurité publique et nationale en décembre. Le comité nous a informé qu’une version française sera traduite et disponible à la fin du mois: t.co/AdzoJFgRUw

Our report (with @cippic) on the proposed CSE Act and Bill #C59 was submitted to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in December. They’ve informed us that a translated French version will be available at the end of the month: t.co/oybAo3nGSl

As digital threats against journalists and their sources evolve, so too must the digital security curriculum j-schools provide their students. Read our overview of the existing landscape: t.co/gO9ESOWgtn

When we revealed egregious hacking attempts made against Ethiopian dissidents last month, we identified a myriad of legal considerations. Now it’s time to dissect the questionable practices and foreseeable misuse at the heart of the spyware trade t.co/TOzEKrAlSA

One of our first reports from 2017 revealed how Egyptian NGOs were targeted with a large-scale phishing campaign, illustrating an unprecedented crackdown on Egypt's civil society t.co/QrrDvX80Ja #TBT #NilePhish

From dating apps and fitness trackers to telecom companies and the federal government, your personal data is collected and stored by countless devices and organizations. You have a right to see what this information is. Learn how to request access: t.co/rtrllUdD7n

Enjoying your new digital devices during the holidays? Make sure to check out Security Planner! It gives you hints on how to make your online experience more secure: t.co/OiW5puOakZ

Activists Out to Change Israel's Arms Exports Policies t.co/tVKNDsj09W Featuring references to @citizenlab research on NSO Group t.co/fhiIGzqaxw and Cyber Bit t.co/Ym4QT4hLLQ

Featuring contributions from @citizenlab Sarah McKune... t.co/Uxao9ou428

Crucial thread on how Bill #C59 could alter @cse_cst mandate and have tangible and important implications for all Canadians: t.co/S85Y2CXBrN

Tune in to @CTVNews today at 1:15 pm EST to see @lex_is discuss our recent report on Bill C-59 and our recommendations to constrain the CSE’s ability to engage in activities that are abusive, unconstitutional, or in violation of int'l human rights norms t.co/xn7qp9vagc

“We have seen internet disruptions in Ethiopia serve as canaries in the mine of state violence in the past” - @Mose_Karanja t.co/czmq7gOQ4D

ICYMI: @billmarczak talks the misuse of spyware on @TheCurrentCBC t.co/pnlAm0cZBO

If you're at #IGF2017 next week, make sure to say hi to @irenepoet! And if you're unable to make it, you can still attend the events via remote participation. More information: t.co/z5AsZXBYVW

Listen to @billmarczak and @Jawar_Mohammed on @TheCurrentCBC discuss spyware attacks on Ethiopian dissidents. Segment begins at 46:55 mark: t.co/6TDP5OxL8N

At 8:30 EST, @billmarczak will be joining @TheCurrentCBC to discuss how government-exclusive spyware is often misused against a country’s own citizens

Tune into the @TheCurrentCBC tomorrow to hear @billmarczak talk about our latest research on hacking of Ethiopian dissidents t.co/V0EDkmdbqR

Very excited to launch @SecPlanner: advice from the world's leading experts in digital safety. Answer a short survey about your devices and online habits, and we recommend easy and accessible steps you can take to instantly improve your digital security t.co/pJvjFMy2aw t.co/h9KYhrHFeI

Representative Alan Lowenthal (@RepLowenthal) cites Citizen Lab research in demanding that Mexico be held to account for spyware attacks against journalists, human rights defenders, and-- in one case-- a minor #GobiernoEspia t.co/aiEFEAq5Pw