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AI Investments in the Gulf: Opportunities and Surveillance Risks
Methodology All findings and analyses were developed through the review of publicly available information, including online articles, research papers, investment…
Syria: Digital Safety Tips from SMEX’s Helpdesk
The recent circulation of an audio recording, allegedly from a Druze religious leader in Syria insulting Prophet Muhammad, is being…
Open Letter to Samsung: End Forced Israeli-Founded Bloatware Installations in the WANA Region
In recent months, we have received numerous reports from users across West Asia and North Africa (WANA) expressing alarm over…
Syria Brief: Internet Disruptions, Threats to Data Sovereignty, and a Risky E-Wallet
Recurrent internet disruptions in Syria continue to interfere with residents’ education, work, communication, and even access to their salaries. In…
Sham Cash Under Scrutiny: A Forensic Analysis of Syria’s New E-Wallet
When thousands of public sector workers in Syria tried to collect their salaries during Eid El-Fitr this April, many found…
Civil Society’s Data in North and East Syria is Not Secure
As cyber threats escalate globally, Syrian civil society organizations (CSOs) face increasing risks due to financial constraints, technical challenges, and…
Internet and Telecom Disruptions Continue in Syria
Most civil society organizations in Syria are yet to implement robust cybersecurity plans, including basic security measures, risking data integrity…