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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This event is hosted by Osgoode Law School Join Jonathon Penney, Osgoode Law School professor and Citizen Lab senior research fellow, on March 12 for the launch of his new book, Chilling Effects: Repression, Conformity, and Power in the Digital Age. The book advances a new theory of how technology and power create repression and […]
Intellexa Founder, Three Others Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison Over Greek Spyware Scandal
A Greek court sentenced four Intellexa executives to prison for their role in a 2022 scandal that involved the use of Predator spyware against more than 90 public figures in the country. Citizen Lab researchers first published evidence of Predator spyware in Greece in late 2021. The Lab later analyzed the phones of journalist Thanasis […]
From Harm to Justice
Ending Violence Against Women in the Public Sphere in the OSCE Region
On March 10, Citizen Lab senior researcher Noura Aljizawi will participate in an OSCE panel titled “From Harm to Justice: Ending Violence Against Women in the Public Sphere in the OSCE Region.” Women who stand at the forefront of efforts to advance gender equality often face severe backlash for their public engagement, impacting individual rights […]
Hosted by Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline Registration required. Join Citizen Lab senior researcher Rebekah Brown for Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline webinar on preventing spear-phishing attacks against civil society. The conversation will centre on practical examples and cases of attacks, offering insight into best practices to prevent and contain these threats.
