STAYING SAFE AND SECURE ONLINE
We work to ensure human right defenders and others facing digital security threats have the resources they need to protect themselves and their communities.
Digital Security Helpline
The Digital Security Helpline is a free of charge resource for civil society around the world. We offer real-time, direct technical assistance and advice to activists, independent media, and civil society organizations.…
Resources
Content Governance
What is doxxing, and how does it endanger women?
This International Women’s Day, we’re telling platforms like Telegram, Twitch, and Meta to take women’s safety seriously.
Digital Security
Strengthening civil society’s defenses: what Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has learned from its first 10,000 cases
Online civic space is under attack, and Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline is a lifeline that crosses time zones and languages to support at-risk groups and individuals from civil society. The 24/7 computer security incident response team has now assisted on more than 10,000 cases affecting activists, journalists, and non-profit organizations. “Strengthening civil society’s defenses: what Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline” shares what we have learned from the first 10,000 cases, identifying key trends, exploring case studies, and offering insight from data on requests for assistance from across the globe.
Digital Security
Don’t panic! Download “A First Look at Digital Security”
It’s a time of transition. Our user-friendly booklet can help you stay calm and focused.
Latest Updates
Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more
دليل الأمن الرقمي للنشطاء في الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا
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.
Russian hacker attacks target former US ambassadors, reveal prior penetration
Une nouvelle campagne d’hameçonnage attribuée au service de sécurité intérieure russe
Russian hackers targeted former US ambassador in spy effort
Russia’s critics targeted with global hacking campaign, rights group says
Russian hacking campaign targets rights groups, media, former US ambassador
Media, activists, former US diplomat were on Russia-aligned phishing campaigns’ hit lists
Подмена писем и шифрованные PDF. Citizen Lab и Access Now рассказали, кто и как охотится на оппозиционеров из России (и как себя обезопасить)
Russia launching more sophisticated phishing attacks, new report finds
Spear phishing cases from Eastern Europe in 2022-2024: a technical brief
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.
A pathway forward for digital rights
Brett Solomon shares insights from 15 years as Access Now Co-founder and Executive Director.
We need digital ceasefires to tackle warfare in the digital age
Cyber accountability in East Asia: human rights are key for cybersecurity
China’s digital and cyber policies hurt human rights and undermine cybersecurity globally. Access Now’s Brett Solomon explores how the international community can respond.
Digital safety guide for LGBTQ+ activists in Africa
Rising LGBTQ+ intolerance in many African countries drives digital repression of activists. This guide provides safety tips and resources for protecting against these threats.
Wavering resolutions: The UN Security Council on digital rights
Even as states increasingly weaponize communication networks, the UN Security Council has remained largely silent on digital rights issues. This puts everyone at risk.