“Caught on the net: Russia-linked phishing campaigns ensnare Russian and Belarusian civil society, as well as international NGOs.” With Citizen Lab, Первый отдел, Arjuna Team + RESIDENT.ngo, we uncovered at least two separate spear-phishing campaigns! Details below:🧵

Nepalese authorities’ decision to lift the TikTok ban is a step in the right direction. Platform accountability must always follow due process, be necessary and proportionate, and protect people’s right to expression and access information. #KeepItOn

.Signal not working on Jazz on data. Many users reporting inability to use Signal using mobile data. For some even with a VPN it is not working using mobile data, ok on wi-fi. More app disruptions in Pakistan without any clarity or explanations.

Find the Africa deepdive from the #KeepItOn 2023 report in Kiswahili, French, and Amharic!

VPNs, cable damage, wrong data — what excuse do Pakistani authorities have this time? The digital space in Pakistan has devolved into chaos of arbitrary blockings since the beginning of year, with no accountability in sight. Authorities must respect people’s rights + #KeepItOn!

In a month of protests following Venezuela’s election, Maduro has relentlessly attacked pro-democracy activists w/ internet shutdowns, censorship, surveillance, arbitrary detentions, and violence. Authorities must respect human rights and #KeepItOn: accessnow.org/press-release/…

.OONI is a real-time censorship measurement platform that monitors censorship in over 200 countries worldwide. Open Technology Fund’s #FOSS Fund is supporting the ongoing maintenance of this critical measurement toolset. Learn more: ow.ly/9G6h50STV3y

Twitter is blocked almost in all Internet Service Providers (ISPs). For example Tigo, Vodacom Airtel etc. You can run your test through OONI Probe. run.ooni.io/nettest?tn=web…

We collected test results from three major ISPs in Tanzania Tigo, Vodacom and Airtel both shown twitter/X is restricted in Tanzania #DigitalRightstz ⁦OONI⁩ #Keepiton

‼️ Today some ISPs in #Tanzania appear to have blocked access to Twitter/X. OONI data suggests that the block is implemented by means of TLS interference on several networks (Vodacom, Habari, Tigo, Airtel). Data: explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?prob…

A recap of some of the tools used by the Venezuelan regimen for surveillance and population control. Access Now accessnow.org/the-many-means…

Don’t be puppeteered into human rights violations Apple! The decision by Apple to remove VPN apps on the call of Russia’s censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, is alarming. Apple must restore VPN accessibility now + uphold freedom of expression for all. ⬇️ accessnow.org/press-release/…

As we settle into the new month, I want to spotlight a project close to my heart—"Ngao", which means "shield" in Swahili. Funded by Access Now, this Core23Lab initiative is dedicated to building the digital resilience of Congolese communities 👇 youtu.be/iLq1Fcqpbo8?fe…

I’d like to share a PDF guide designed by Core23Lab, in collaboration with Access Now, to equip journalists, human rights activists, & citizens with practical strategies for staying connected & protected during these times in #Tanzania 👇 accessnow.org/wp-content/upl…

What happened to X in Tanzania? The #KeepItOn coalition joins the Internet Governance Tanzania Working Group in demanding authorities to safeguard freedom of expression! We have questions that must be answered: ⬇️ accessnow.org/press-release/…

Who blocked access to X in Tanzania: civil society demands answers: accessnow.org/press-release/…! #KeepItOn

Is Big Tech doing enough to tackle AI + disinformation while protecting the rights of people in Global Majority countries? Namrata Maheshwari explains why digital platforms must prioritize people over profit and what this means for elections. Tune in now! 🎧 youtube.com/watch?v=L8gqGB…

New job alert! We are seeking an Asia Pacific Policy Analyst/Counsel to join our dynamic team. If you are interested or know someone who is a good fit for the position, apply or share this vacancy today! Deadline: September 30, 2024 GMT+8 accessnow.bamboohr.com/careers/216?so…

Authorities in India could’ve ditched colonial-era surveillance with the new Telecom Act draft rules — but instead, they’re doubling down on impunity. shrutinarayan breaks down why independent oversight is key to protecting the privacy of people in India. ⬇️

Forest Invasion: Companies of Wontumi, Kumasi mayor, NPP Juaben parliamentary candidate & others scramble for mining in Ghana’s forest reserves thefourthestategh.com/2024/09/forest…