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Academic research unit at @UofT investigating novel threats to democracy, human rights, and global security in the digital ecosystem.

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In light of two recent attempts to compromise our work at the Citizen Lab, @RonDeibert discusses the tactics used and how such deceitful attacks on an academic group like the Citizen Lab is an attack on academic freedom everywhere t.co/GJN1hvuzKc
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🚨 Job alert! Deadline for the @OpenTechFund Information Controls Fellowship Program is February 24 t.co/hoQBOZquGl
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“Given the national security concerns about the nature of (Huawei’s) devices and the capabilities that are associated with them, that could mean that...companies adopt products that there may be national security issues associated with"- @caparsons t.co/it1nF0FDmR
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Want to work with us? Apply today for the @OpenTechFund Information Controls Fellowship! t.co/hoQBOZquGl
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“Someone who is in the process of creating their own application must work to create more inclusive spaces as well as take on the fact that there are people who are abused and harassed using technology."- @irenepoet t.co/SVcKzCqUdZ
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Our reporting has identified 24 individuals in Mexico who have been abusively targeted with NSO's Pegasus spyware, including journalists, human rights defenders, lawyers, public health officials and, in one instance, a minor child t.co/8xWBPV87tZ
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Come hack with us!
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“The idea that NSO Group has some kind of due diligence mechanism that corrects or prevents these types of abuses is really implausible.”- @RonDeibert t.co/uh9mutjAnE
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"Actively aiding China’s censorship and surveillance regime is likely to set a terrible precedent for human rights and press freedoms worldwide." t.co/9Pe7YhHX5n
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Discussing human rights in the UAE includes discussing the ongoing imprisonment of Ahmed Mansoor and how government-exclusive NSO technology was used to spy on him.
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Throwback to our first report on abuse of NSO technology in Mexico, driven by a proposed tax of sugary drinks #TBT t.co/8FjV1sckGb
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NEW REPORT: Mexican Journalists Investigating Cartels Targeted with NSO Spyware Following Assassination of Colleague t.co/8xWBPUQw5p
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WeChat filters one picture of Liu Xiaobo but not the other. Why? Flipping an image is one of the censorship evasion techniques researchers have found to be effective, revealing cracks in a system often considered impervious. Learn more: t.co/dsktfWBIU9 t.co/HbFQi9CE7X
Image in @citizenlab's post: WeChat filters one picture of Liu Xiaobo but not the other. Why? Flipping an image is one of the ce…Image in @citizenlab's post: WeChat filters one picture of Liu Xiaobo but not the other. Why? Flipping an image is one of the ce…
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How does gender exacerbate technology-facilitated acts of violence? How are already vulnerable groups impacted by online violence, abuse, and harassment? Join @irenepoet as she participates in a panel discussion on Nov 27 to address these very issues. t.co/Q2GQHGIOvu
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Think an effective digital espionage operation requires deep pockets? Think again. #TBT t.co/VqyhGQX36T t.co/8hegxnxfLZ
Image in @citizenlab's post: Think an effective digital espionage operation requires deep pockets? Think again. #TBT https://t.c…
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Citizen lab doctoral fellow Jennie Phillips (@drchangelove) explores issues relating to risk treatment and network resilience in a new article for the International Development Planning Review #infosec t.co/icWWqKepgE
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In light of the gravity of the situation in Saudi Arabia and NSO Group’s links to that authoritarian regime, we hope that detailed, transparent, and substantiated answers will be forthcoming shortly t.co/vLE7xKRQef
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