The Citizen Lab
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The Citizen Lab is an academic research group at @UofT focusing on the intersection of technologies, human rights and global security.
Toronto, Canada
Joined April 2009
NEW REPORT: Russia's state-backed hackers have a new trick. In collab w/ @Google Threat Intelligence Group, we investigated an attack against prominent Russian expert @KeirGiles & uncovered an elaborate attack targeting App-Specific Passwords (ASPs).
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RT @RonDeibert: I'm honoured and excited to be delivering a keynote at @BlackHatEvents USA 2025 . Come hear about the history of @citizenla….
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This new article by the Citizen Lab's Gabby Lim (et al) in @techpolicypress examines the growth of economic power in the hands of private firms “incentivized to serve the surveillance state and further a new kind of space military-industrial complex.” . Read it here:.
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New op-ed by @RonDeibert discusses the G7 Leaders’ Statement on countering transnational repression that was put forward last month. Read it in the @globeandmail.
Canada 🇨🇦 makes many pledges re: regulating spyware, protecting victims of transnational repression, and protecting human rights. But words must be followed by actions. My latest @globeandmail on the G7 Leaders' Statement on Transnational Repression.
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Why are governments around the world tightening laws on #misinformation? . The Citizen Lab’s Gabrielle Lim & co-authors examine the global surge of misinformation legislation in their new article published by @IJoC_USC. Read it here:
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RT @jsrailton: 🚨NEW REPORT: exposing a new hacking tactic. 🇷🇺Russian state-backed hackers used an App-Specific Password attack against pro….
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RT @jsrailton: Great thread by my @citizenlab colleague @billmarczak about our latest #Paragon Graphite spyware investigation. Bill's smok….
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RT @RonDeibert: There are plenty of reasons to be concerned with Canada's 🇨🇦 new proposed border security legislation. Fortunately we have….
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If passed, Bill C-2 would introduce new federal agency and law enforcement powers, and would significantly reform substantive and due process laws in Canada for migrants and asylum seekers.
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🇨🇦A new federal border security bill is being proposed in #Canada that would open the door to expanded data-sharing agreements with the U.S. and other foreign countries. Read our analysis of Bill C-2 here:.
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RT @jsrailton: 🚨NEW INVESTIGATION: We just forensically unmasked #Paragon's Apple spyware. Zero-click targets: Journalists. In 🇪🇺Europe.….
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RT @RonDeibert: Thanks to @gijn @RowanPhilp for profiling my new book "Chasing Shadows" and the work of @citizenlab 👇.
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RT @RonDeibert: Here's the video of my discussion @torontolibrary about my new book "Chasing Shadows" with the awesome @NahlahAyed and @cb….
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NEW REPORT: Our forensic analysis confirms ✅ two more European journalists targeted with Paragon's Graphite spyware. Read it here:
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RT @jsrailton: NEW: #Italy's spyware scandal just deepened. Just days ago, #Italy claimed to not know who targeted Journalist @fcancellato….
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RT @jsrailton: NEW: Italy admits hacking activists with #Paragon spyware. Blow to the reputation of a mercenary spyware company that marke….
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Circumventing internet censorship in Indonesia is growing more challenging. The Citizen Lab’s @irenepoet examines Indonesia’s use of DNS redirection to censor online content and discusses its impact on free expression in her new essay published by @CarnegieEndow. Read it here:
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What exactly sets foreign interference apart from influence? On June 9, join the Citizen Lab’s @emiledirks for an online session that will explore the evolving landscape of China’s transnational influence and repression efforts. Hosted by @CanChnForum . Register here:.
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RT @OsloFF: Senior researcher at @citizenlab, @jsrailton, shares insights on how dictators are leveraging spyware to target activists worki….
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