Cybersecurity

CYBERSECURITY

Cybersecurity attacks are redefining geopolitics and the nature of contemporary warfare. Human rights defenders, journalists, and humanitarian actors are facing unprecedented digital threats, with deep impacts on democratic processes and the safety of marginalized communities. We challenge governments and businesses engaging in global cybersecurity activities to shift their focus from state control and securitization of the internet toward protection of individual rights and the safety of people and communities at risk.

Four strategies to defend encryption and our human rights

When we fight for encryption, we fight for human rights. It enables us to stay safe online, and communicate privately and freely. Yet governments keep pushing to undermine it, and Apple’s plan to bypass encryption is an alarming sign of private sector capitulation to this pressure.

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To keep us safe, global cybersecurity norms must be human-centered and protect rights

At the United Nations OEWG meetings, we highlighted the increase in cyber attacks for surveillance and the global epidemic of internet shutdowns, both of which threaten the ability to use the internet securely.

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Cybersecurity

Why Latin America should protect, not persecute, information security researchers

Information security researchers help keep people safe online, yet they are being persecuted in Latin America when they should be protected.

Digital Security

Who we hurt when we attack encryption

Encryption is a vital tool for keeping human rights defenders safe from powerful adversaries. Case studies from Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline show how strong encryption makes the world safer for everyone.

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Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure and civil society violate human rights

Following cyberattacks on Ukraine and its human rights defenders, we call on the international community to help protect people.

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Digital Identity Systems

Surveilling Europe’s edges: when digitalisation means dehumanisation

In the first of a three-part blog series, Caterina Rodelli explains how digital surveillance is dehumanising people at Europe’s borders.

Cybersecurity

Analysis: the Myanmar junta’s Cybersecurity Law would be a disaster for human rights

The Myanmar junta’s efforts to achieve ultimate control over civic space is continuing — through a devastating draft Cybersecurity Law.

Encryption and messaging services

Digital Security

Encrypt all the messages — across all the platforms

Elon Musk’s planned Twitter buyout is spurring new calls for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for messaging. Here’s why it’s both desirable and feasible to make E2EE messaging interoperable across major communications platforms, as the E.U. Digital Markets Act envisions.

Latest Updates

UN Global Digital Compact
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

UN Global Digital Compact: FAQ

19 Sep 2024

What is the UN Global Digital Compact, why does it matter for the future of digital rights, and what are its human rights implications? Read our FAQ to know.

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UN Global Digital Compact: FAQ
19 Sep 2024
UN Global Digital Compact: FAQ
UN Cybercrime Treaty: FAQ on necessary reforms
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Cybersecurity

الأردن: سنة كاملة من القمع:دعوات جديدة لإلغاء قانون الجرائم الإلكترونية!

14 Sep 2024

تدعو منظمات حقوق الإنسان المحلية والدولية الموقعة أدناه البرلمان الجديد إلى إلغاء أو تعديل قانون الجرائم الإلكترونية.

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الأردن: سنة كاملة من القمع:دعوات جديدة لإلغاء قانون الجرائم الإلكترونية!
14 Sep 2024
الأردن: سنة كاملة من القمع:دعوات جديدة لإلغاء قانون الجرائم الإلكترونية!
UN Cybercrime Treaty: FAQ on necessary reforms
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

An year of abuse — Jordanian authorities must scrap cybercrime law

14 Sep 2024

Access Now, Article 19, and partners urge the new Jordanian Parliament to repeal or substantially amend the new Cybercrime Law.

Press Release
An year of abuse — Jordanian authorities must scrap cybercrime law
14 Sep 2024
An year of abuse — Jordanian authorities must scrap cybercrime law
Encryption and messaging services
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Privacy

Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more

11 Sep 2024
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Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more
11 Sep 2024
Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more
Digital Safety Tips Activists MENA Region
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Digital Security

دليل الأمن الرقمي للنشطاء في الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا

4 Sep 2024

قامت أكساس ناو بإعداد هذا الدليل للأمن الرقمي بهدف تقديم الدعم للأشخاص في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا الذين يسعون لحماية أنفسهم من التهديدات الرقمية والبقاء آمنين على الإنترنت.

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دليل الأمن الرقمي للنشطاء في الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا
4 Sep 2024
دليل الأمن الرقمي للنشطاء في الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا
UN Cybercrime Treaty: FAQ on necessary reforms
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Should India vote to adopt the UN cybercrime treaty? Tech policy expert weighs in

26 Aug 2024
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Should India vote to adopt the UN cybercrime treaty? Tech policy expert weighs in
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26 Aug 2024
Should India vote to adopt the UN cybercrime treaty? Tech policy expert weighs in
UN Cybercrime Treaty: FAQ on necessary reforms
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Cybersecurity

UN cybercrime treaty finalised: what is it and why is it facing widespread pushback?

20 Aug 2024
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UN cybercrime treaty finalised: what is it and why is it facing widespread pushback?
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20 Aug 2024
UN cybercrime treaty finalised: what is it and why is it facing widespread pushback?
Russian Phishing Attacks Socials
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Cybersecurity

Russia-linked phishing attacks targeted NGOs and ex-US ambassador

14 Aug 2024
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Russia-linked phishing attacks targeted NGOs and ex-US ambassador
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14 Aug 2024
Russia-linked phishing attacks targeted NGOs and ex-US ambassador
Russian Phishing Attacks Socials
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Cybersecurity

Russian spy agency hackers breach human rights groups, victims say

14 Aug 2024
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Russian spy agency hackers breach human rights groups, victims say
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14 Aug 2024
Russian spy agency hackers breach human rights groups, victims say
Russian Phishing Attacks Socials
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Digital Security

Russia launching more sophisticated phishing attacks, new report finds

14 Aug 2024
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Russia launching more sophisticated phishing attacks, new report finds
The Guardian ↗
14 Aug 2024
Russia launching more sophisticated phishing attacks, new report finds
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Surveillance

Spear phishing cases from Eastern Europe in 2022-2024: a technical brief

14 Aug 2024

Russia-linked phishing campaigns are targeting civil society and NGOs operating in the region and abroad, according to a new investigation by Access Now and the Citizen Lab.

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Spear phishing cases from Eastern Europe in 2022-2024: a technical brief
14 Aug 2024
Spear phishing cases from Eastern Europe in 2022-2024: a technical brief
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Caught on the net: Russia-linked phishing campaigns ensnare Russian and Belarusian civil society, as well as international NGOs

14 Aug 2024

Russia-linked phishing campaigns are targeting civil society and NGOs operating in the region and abroad, according to a new investigation by Access Now and the Citizen Lab.

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Caught on the net: Russia-linked phishing campaigns ensnare Russian and Belarusian civil society, as well as international NGOs
14 Aug 2024
Caught on the net: Russia-linked phishing campaigns ensnare Russian and Belarusian civil society, as well as international NGOs
UN Cybercrime Treaty: FAQ on necessary reforms
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Access Now’s oral statement at 18th meeting of reconvened concluding session of UN AHC to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of ICTs for criminal purposes

12 Aug 2024
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Access Now’s oral statement at 18th meeting of reconvened concluding session of UN AHC to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of ICTs for criminal purposes
12 Aug 2024
Access Now’s oral statement at 18th meeting of reconvened concluding session of UN AHC to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of ICTs for criminal purposes
UN Cybercrime Treaty: FAQ on necessary reforms
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Russia beats West at UN with win on cybercrime rules

12 Aug 2024
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Russia beats West at UN with win on cybercrime rules
Politico ↗
12 Aug 2024
Russia beats West at UN with win on cybercrime rules
UN Cybercrime Treaty: FAQ on necessary reforms
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

UN cybercrime treaty passes in unanimous vote

9 Aug 2024
News
UN cybercrime treaty passes in unanimous vote
The Record ↗
9 Aug 2024
UN cybercrime treaty passes in unanimous vote
UN Cybercrime Treaty: FAQ on necessary reforms
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Cybersecurity

Will the new cybercrime treaty be used as a tool for government repression?

9 Aug 2024
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Will the new cybercrime treaty be used as a tool for government repression?
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9 Aug 2024
Will the new cybercrime treaty be used as a tool for government repression?