Counterintelligence for civil society
Counterintelligence for civil society
Counterintelligence for civil society
The Citizen Lab is an interdisciplinary research unit at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto. We apply our collective expertise in the fields of law, computer science, cybersecurity, political science, and social sciences to investigate complex issues of the 21st century.
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Italian Prosecutors Confirm Journalist Was Hacked with Paragon Spyware
Italian prosecutors have confirmed the hacking of journalist Francesco Cancellato, who was alerted of a suspected attack last year.
Submission to the OHCHR
Protecting Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age
The Citizen Lab has submitted an input on digital transnational repression to the OHCHR report on ‘Protecting Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age’.
OpenAI Blurs Its Mass Surveillance Red Line With New Pentagon Contract
Senior researcher Wolfie Christl spoke with Forbes about OpenAI’s deal with the Pentagon that permits the gathering of bulk data from users.
The Market for Spyware is Growing
It’s Used Differently Against Women
Senior researcher and co-author of the report, Noura Aljizawi, speaks to the Fuller Project about the concerning ways gender is still being weaponized to silence women.
