Cross-border spyware targeting
Field reports indicate increased phishing and mobile surveillance attempts against independent media workers in multiple regions.
Aiding civil society with practical, low-bandwidth security guidance.
In Defense of Defenders (IDOD) translates high-level threat research into actionable defenses for human rights defenders, journalists, and activists operating in hostile environments.
Global crisis dashboard
Election-period digital repression
Network disruptions and account takeovers are escalating during election cycles, especially where legal protections are weak.
Legal pressure and data seizure risk
Human rights organizations report rising requests for device access at border crossings and checkpoints.
Recent content highlights
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Cybersecurity for Civil Society: Cyber Defense Strategies on a Non-Profit Budget
A structured workflow for translating published threat campaigns into portable Sigma and KQL detections your team can deploy immediately.
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Getting Started with IDOD
An introduction to the In Defense of Defenders project, its mission, and how to contribute or request help.