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Submission to the UN Working Group on the Use of Mercenaries

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Submission to the UN Working Group on the Use of Mercenaries - The Citizen Lab

The Citizen Lab submitted recommendations to the UN Working Group on the Use of Mercenaries.

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A Cat-and-Mouse Game of Russian Internet Restrictions and Evasion

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A Cat-and-Mouse Game of Russian Internet Restrictions and Evasion - The Citizen Lab

Senior researcher Ksenia Ermoshina spoke to the New York Times about how Russians may start acquiescing to the limits imposed by state censorship.

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Submission to the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians

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Submission to the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians - The Citizen Lab

In June 2023, the Citizen Lab submitted recommendations on combatting mercenary spyware risks to NSICOP.

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John Scott-Railton Shares Tips and Tools to Protect Yourself Digitally

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John Scott-Railton Shares Tips and Tools to Protect Yourself Digitally - The Citizen Lab

Senior researcher John Scott-Railton speaks with GIJN about strategies journalists can employ to improve their digital hygiene and protect themselves from targeted attacks.

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The Perils of Privatized Cyberwarfare - The Citizen Lab

In an essay for Lawfare, Citizen Lab director Ron Deibert warns that the Trump administration may authorize private firms to undertake offensive cyber operations with major consequences.

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Netanyahu Posts ‘Proof of Life’ Video: AI Sows Doubts About What’s Real

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Netanyahu Posts ‘Proof of Life’ Video: AI Sows Doubts About What’s Real - The Citizen Lab

Senior researcher Alberto Fittarelli spoke with the New York Times about the double threat of AI-produced disinformation. “Verifying everything is incredibly exhausting, and not everyone can afford doing it,” Fittarelli says. In the fall, researchers at the Citizen Lab found that an Israeli-backed campaign had used AI-generated videos to encourage Iranians to overthrow their government.  […]

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Canadians Will Face ‘Tsunami’ of Transnational Repression in Coming Years

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Canadians Will Face ‘Tsunami’ of Transnational Repression in Coming Years - The Citizen Lab

On March 23, Citizen Lab director Ron Deibert will appear before the House of Commons’ Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (SDIR) to testify on transnational repression.  Digital transnational repression refers to the use of digital technology to surveil, harass, and intimidate victims across borders. Victims […]

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Italian Prosecutors Confirm Journalist Was Hacked with Paragon Spyware

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Italian Prosecutors Confirm Journalist Was Hacked with Paragon Spyware - The Citizen Lab

Italian prosecutors have confirmed the hacking of journalist Francesco Cancellato, who was alerted of a suspected attack last year.

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Submission to the OHCHR: Protecting Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age

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Submission to the OHCHR: Protecting Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age - The Citizen Lab

The Citizen Lab has submitted an input on digital transnational repression to the OHCHR report on ‘Protecting Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age’.

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OpenAI Blurs Its Mass Surveillance Red Line With New Pentagon Contract

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OpenAI Blurs Its Mass Surveillance Red Line With New Pentagon Contract - The Citizen Lab

Senior researcher Wolfie Christl spoke with Forbes about OpenAI's deal with the Pentagon that permits the gathering of bulk data from users.

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