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PUBLIC SECURITY ALERT: New Facebook attack – watch out for phishy messages that say you’re a “Trusted Contact”

11 Oct 2017 •

A new Facebook “spear phishing” attack relies on your lack of knowledge about “Trusted Contacts.” Here’s what you should know.

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PUBLIC SECURITY ALERT: New Facebook attack – watch out for phishy messages that say you’re a “Trusted Contact”
11 Oct 2017
PUBLIC SECURITY ALERT: New Facebook attack – watch out for phishy messages that say you’re a “Trusted Contact”
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Victory: U.S. won’t try to gag Facebook from telling users about warrants for their data

14 Sep 2017
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Victory: U.S. won’t try to gag Facebook from telling users about warrants for their data
14 Sep 2017
Victory: U.S. won’t try to gag Facebook from telling users about warrants for their data
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In Tunisia, a blogger is jailed for criticizing the president on Facebook

15 Aug 2017 •

He was silenced for sharing his opinions about public officials, even though that stands in direct conflict with Tunisia’s commitments on human rights.

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In Tunisia, a blogger is jailed for criticizing the president on Facebook
15 Aug 2017
In Tunisia, a blogger is jailed for criticizing the president on Facebook
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Scandinavia and Africa innovate while U.S. firms lose ground on transparency

3 Aug 2017 •

We’re seeing innovation in transparency reporting, and not always from the usual suspects. Here’s how Telia and Liquid Telecom are charging ahead.

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Scandinavia and Africa innovate while U.S. firms lose ground on transparency
3 Aug 2017
Scandinavia and Africa innovate while U.S. firms lose ground on transparency
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U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters

3 Jul 2017 •

Access Now filed a joint “friend of the court” brief supporting Facebook in its effort to defend the anonymity of its users.

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U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters
3 Jul 2017
U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters
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Don’t miss RightsCon Brussels on March 29-31 2017

8 Mar 2017 •

It’s not too late to join us for the best RightsCon Summit to date.

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Don’t miss RightsCon Brussels on March 29-31 2017
8 Mar 2017
Don’t miss RightsCon Brussels on March 29-31 2017
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Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media

26 Jan 2017 •

The government is using terrorism as an excuse to clamp down on human rights. This has to stop.

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Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media
26 Jan 2017
Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media
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Access Now joins legal brief supporting privacy of Facebook users

12 Jan 2017 •

A mass warrant served on Facebook related to 381 users has worrying implications for our privacy and free expression.

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Access Now joins legal brief supporting privacy of Facebook users
12 Jan 2017
Access Now joins legal brief supporting privacy of Facebook users

Bleeding lives and money: the cost of internet shutdowns from Turkey to Bahrain

27 Oct 2016 •

Shutdowns are like avalanches that shear through the foundation for economic growth, wrecking lives and businesses along the way.

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Bleeding lives and money: the cost of internet shutdowns from Turkey to Bahrain
27 Oct 2016
Bleeding lives and money: the cost of internet shutdowns from Turkey to Bahrain
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Judge orders block of Facebook throughout Brazil over parody account

10 Oct 2016 •

Brazil’s economy has already lost more than $100 million dollars due to the blocking of WhatsApp. This won’t help.

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Judge orders block of Facebook throughout Brazil over parody account
10 Oct 2016
Judge orders block of Facebook throughout Brazil over parody account