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New wave of online attacks in Nicaragua puts opposition voices at risk of physical violence

13 Sep 2018 •

Our Digital Security Helpline has observed increasingly sophisticated online attacks against activists and journalists. We’re offering help.

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New wave of online attacks in Nicaragua puts opposition voices at risk of physical violence
13 Sep 2018
New wave of online attacks in Nicaragua puts opposition voices at risk of physical violence
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Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights

23 Aug 2018 •

We identify six areas for digital rights in which the new U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights could have a key and definitive voice during her tenure.

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Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights
23 Aug 2018
Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights
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How to win government policy and influence the internet

10 Jul 2018 •

We’ve submitted comments to the U.S. agency NTIA to help guide its international agenda for the internet. Here’s how and why.

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How to win government policy and influence the internet
10 Jul 2018
How to win government policy and influence the internet

LGBTQI communities: proud and secure online

21 Jun 2018 •

During Pride Month, we celebrate the many activists, journalists, human rights defenders, and community members who have helped to build a more equal and rights-respecting world, often at great personal sacrifice.

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LGBTQI communities: proud and secure online
21 Jun 2018
LGBTQI communities: proud and secure online
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European-made FinSpy malware is being used to target critics in Turkey

14 May 2018 •

Today, we are releasing a report detailing the extensive deployment of FinFisher malware against activists in Turkey and beyond.

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European-made FinSpy malware is being used to target critics in Turkey
14 May 2018
European-made FinSpy malware is being used to target critics in Turkey
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Dirty tricks reported during Malaysian election

9 May 2018 •

Reports through our Digital Security Helpline indicate that the mobile phones of opposition politicians and activists are being targeted with DDoS attacks — effectively making their phones useless to communicate.

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Dirty tricks reported during Malaysian election
9 May 2018
Dirty tricks reported during Malaysian election

Best practices for digital security at RightsCon Toronto 2018

8 May 2018 •

We care about your safety. Here are some tips and information for your digital security as you travel.

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Best practices for digital security at RightsCon Toronto 2018
8 May 2018
Best practices for digital security at RightsCon Toronto 2018
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Introducing a new way to take action, make change, and build a Betterplace at RightsCon

30 Apr 2018 •

We’re using the Betterplace app at RightsCon Toronto to let you join fellow participants in campaigns that we can tackle together as a community.

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Introducing a new way to take action, make change, and build a Betterplace at RightsCon
30 Apr 2018
Introducing a new way to take action, make change, and build a Betterplace at RightsCon
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Recursos para nicaragĂĽenses: protege la seguridad digital de tu comunidad y escapa a la censura

27 Apr 2018 •

La LĂ­nea de Ayuda en Seguridad Digital de Access Now se solidariza con las y los nicaragĂĽenses en este perĂ­odo de protestas y denuncias de censura y represiĂłn gubernamental.

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Recursos para nicaragĂĽenses: protege la seguridad digital de tu comunidad y escapa a la censura
27 Apr 2018
Recursos para nicaragĂĽenses: protege la seguridad digital de tu comunidad y escapa a la censura

Your spring welcoming gift is here: the freshest version of “A First Look at Digital Security”

17 Apr 2018 •

Download the latest version of the booklet and start on your path toward a safer online experience!

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Your spring welcoming gift is here: the freshest version of “A First Look at Digital Security”
17 Apr 2018
Your spring welcoming gift is here: the freshest version of “A First Look at Digital Security”
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