Mohammed Al-Maskati
@mohdmaskati.bsky.social
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Digital Security Helpline Director at Access Now
https://www.accessnow.org/profile/mohammed/
If you missed the webinar hosted by the Helpline
@accessnow.org
, you can watch it here watch it and then share this
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Just Giulio
14 days ago
Join us ONLINE (May 19th-3pm CEST) to explore digital threats in conflict with
@mahsaalimardani.bsky.social
(
@witnessorg.bsky.social
), Jocelyn Woolbright (
@cloudflare.social
), Luis Eduardo BARRUETO (
@accessnow.org
Digital Security Helpline), and Mia Marzotto (
@oxfaminternational.bsky.social
)
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Access Now
18 days ago
Technology can amplify risks for civil society in the context of war and conflict — but centering digital rights can also enhance humanitarian and protection responses. Join our Digital Security Helpline’s webinar on May 19 to learn more 🔽
www.accessnow.org/event/digita...
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I’m excited to be among such wonderful people to discuss "Right Sizing Safeguards." Are we doing enough to protect our stakeholders and organizations? Register and join us :
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@accessnow.org
18 days ago
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The Chinese Government Just Got the World’s Largest Digital Rights Conference
#rightscon
www.wired.com/story/the-ch...
@accessnow.org
official statement :
www.rightscon.org/rc26-stateme...
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The Chinese Government Just Got the World’s Largest Digital Rights Conference Canceled
Access Now, the group that organizes RightsCon, says Zambian officials asked it to exclude Taiwanese participants if it wanted the event to proceed as planned.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-chinese-government-pressured-zambia-to-cancel-the-worlds-largest-digital-rights-conference/
24 days ago
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I’ll be attending
#RightsCon
this year and would love to connect. 📍 Location: Zambia (see full details:
www.rightscon.org
)
28 days ago
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Ron Deibert
about 1 month ago
NEW
@citizenlab.ca
report We uncover two sophisticated telecom surveillance campaigns. The findings expose how surveillance vendors exploit the global telecom ecosystem to conduct covert location tracking operations that can persist undetected for years.
citizenlab.ca/research/unc...
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Bad Connection: Uncovering Global Telecom Exploitation by Covert Surveillance Actors - The Citizen Lab
Our investigation uncovers two sophisticated telecom surveillance campaigns and, for the first time, links real-world attack traffic to mobile operator signalling infrastructure. The findings expose h...
https://citizenlab.ca/research/uncovering-global-telecom-exploitation-by-covert-surveillance-actors/
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Zack Whittaker
about 1 month ago
NEW by me: Cloud app host Vercel says it was hacked & that some customers' data was taken. Vercel blames an earlier breach at Context AI. Hackers allegedly used their access in March to hack a Vercel employee, who had linked a Context AI app to their work account. (*deleted earlier incorrect post)
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App host Vercel says it was hacked and customer data stolen | TechCrunch
Vercel blamed its breach on an earlier hack at Context AI, which allowed hackers to hijack a Vercel employee's account to steal customer data.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/20/app-host-vercel-confirms-security-incident-says-customer-data-was-stolen-via-breach-at-context-ai/
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Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups
techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/h...
Mohammed Al-Maskati, director at
@accessnow.org
’s Helpline who worked on these cases, said that “these operations have become cheaper and it’s possible to evade responsibility"
#egypt
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Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups | TechCrunch
Security researchers exposed a spying campaign by a hack-for-hire group that used Android spyware and phishing to steal iCloud credentials and hack victims’ devices.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/hack-for-hire-group-caught-targeting-android-devices-and-icloud-backups/
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@pressfreedom.bsky.social
:Egyptian, Lebanese journalists targeted in cyber attacks: Mohammed Al-Maskati, director of the Helpline at Access Now, told CPJ that while researchers could not technically confirm government involvement, several indicators point in that direction.
cpj.org/2026/04/egyp...
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Egyptian, Lebanese journalists targeted in cyber attacks - Committee to Protect Journalists
Washington, D.C., April 8, 2026 — The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by new reports about spear-phishing attacks against several Egyptian and Lebanese journalists aimed at compromising th...
https://cpj.org/2026/04/egyptian-lebanese-journalists-targeted-in-cyber-attacks/
about 2 months ago
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Access Now
about 2 months ago
Espionage enables repression! In collaboration with Lookout +
@smex.org
, our Digital Security Helpline exposes a hack-for-hire phishing campaign targeting journalists and dissidents in the MENA region. Here’s what we found, and what it means for civil society 🧵
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1-I am pleased to share with you an important report: Espionage for repression: forensic analysis of a cross-border
#hack_for_hire
campaign targeting civil society in MENA. ( the report:
www.accessnow.org/mena-phishin...
)
#egypt
#Hepline
#secuitry
about 2 months ago
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Access Now
about 2 months ago
NEW | 2025 was a record year for internet shutdowns — 313 times. Authorities imposed shutdowns to control information and restrict access. The
#KeepItOn
coalition spent last year documenting shutdowns across the world. These are the findings ⬇️ 🧵
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إذا تجادلت مع أحمق، فستصبح أحمقًا أنت أيضًا. If you argue with a fool, you become one yourself.
about 2 months ago
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Access Now
2 months ago
For those who missed the first webinar from our digital security series on spear phishing, you can now catch-up! Watch here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmkH...
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Spear phishing: how to stay safe and prevent advanced attacks against civil society
Spear phishing is a form of phishing that is highly targeted, aimed at compromising the data and communications of specific individuals or groups — such as high-profile activists, journalists, and…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmkH_ny2LSQ
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RightsCon
2 months ago
Traveling to
#RightsCon2026
in Zambia? Your visa process starts NOW. If you need a visa to attend, our team is ready to support you every step of the way. Don't miss the deadline: April 3 is the last day to request your supporting documents Read more ▶️
www.rightscon.org/rc26-visa/
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Had the pleasure of moderating a Digital Security Webinar by the Helpline at
@accessnow.org
. We discussed how surveillance, phishing, and harassment impact civil society 🎥 Recording:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmkH...
3 months ago
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Spear phishing is getting more sophisticated. Don't be the next target. 🛡️ Join
@accessnow.org
tomorrow for a practical session on recognizing and resisting targeted digital attacks. 🕒 Tomorrow, 2 PM UTC / 9 AM ET 💻 Online 👉 Sign up:
www.accessnow.org/event/digita...
#DigitalSecurity
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https://www.accessnow.org/event/digital-security-webinars/
3 months ago
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Access Now
3 months ago
How can you detect spear-phishing attacks before it’s too late? Join the first webinar of our new series, “Safe and Strong,” on March 10, which will cover new trends and share practical tips for civil society to raise its defenses. Register here:
accessnow.org/digital-security-webinars
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Spear phishing: how to stay safe and prevent advanced attacks against civil society - Access Now
Join us to learn and take action to prevent spear phishing and other digital attacks against activists, journalists, and human rights defenders.
https://accessnow.org/digital-security-webinars
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As part of our Helpline plan this year, we will hold a series of webinars. The aim of this series is to raise awareness of digital security across topics that concern everyone, to connect civil society and the private sector, and to bring them together to contribute to the discussion in one place.
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3 months ago
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Access Now
3 months ago
How can you detect spear-phishing attacks before it’s too late? Join the first webinar of our new series, “Safe and Strong,” on March 10, which will cover new trends and share practical tips for civil society to raise its defenses. Register:
accessnow.org/digital-security-webinars
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Mohammed Al-Maskati
Access Now
3 months ago
Exciting announcement from Access Now 🎉 After more than 15 years of operations, we are transitioning to a co-leadership model and are thrilled to welcome
@arzugeybulla.bsky.social
as our new Co-Executive Director alongside Alejandro Mayoral Baños. Read more: ⬇️
www.accessnow.org/press-releas...
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Access Now
3 months ago
Have you ever asked a question ChatGPT refuses to answer? Or used an AI agent that deleted your data? Check out part 3 of our blog series on AI and Digital Security, where we explore how AI tools impact access to and availability of systems we rely on:
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Artificial Insecurity: access and availability in the age of AI - Access Now
In the third part of our blog series, we look at how the availability of systems is impacted by the proliferation of large language models.
https://www.accessnow.org/artificial-insecurity-access-and-availability/
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Access Now
3 months ago
AI is everywhere, but should people really trust it? This
#SaferInternetDay
, we’re calling for AI tools that respect the privacy, security, and human rights of everyone, especially at-risk communities. You can read our blog to learn more:
www.accessnow.org/artificial-i...
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Access Now
5 months ago
New year, same fight. Digital authoritarianism keeps rising. So are we. Your support fuels the fight for digital rights ▶️
accessnow.org/donate
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TechCrunch
5 months ago
For years, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate.
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Meet the team that hunts government spyware
For years, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/meet-the-team-that-investigates-when-journalists-and-activists-get-hacked-with-government-spyware/
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I am pleased to speak with
@techcrunch.com
about our work on the
@accessnow.org
helpline and what to do if you discover that you are being targeted by the government using spyware.
techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/y...
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You've been targeted by government spyware. Now what? | TechCrunch
Tech companies are increasingly warning their customers that they have been targeted by governments with advanced government spyware, such as NSO's Pegasus or Paragon's Graphite. What happens after re...
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/youve-been-targeted-by-government-spyware-now-what/
5 months ago
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I am happy to see this article about the team I am proud to be part of and to manage every day. All my love to the most outstanding team.( Helpline at
@accessnow.org
) Meet the team that investigates when journalists and activists get hacked with government spyware.
techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/m...
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Meet the team that hunts government spyware
For years, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/meet-the-team-that-investigates-when-journalists-and-activists-get-hacked-with-government-spyware/
5 months ago
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🚀 We’re Hiring! (aka Come Work With Us and Save the world 🦸♀️🦸♂️) With my amazing team ( Digital Security Helpline ) Hey friends! Big news — we’ve just opened up a brand spankin’ new spot on our team: Platform Engagement Coordinator at
@accessnow.org
🎉
accessnow.bamboohr.com/careers/229
5 months ago
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Access Now
6 months ago
Today on Human Rights Day, we’re reminded that the struggle for human rights now extends into the digital world. Protecting digital rights is part of protecting each other — and building a future where everyone can live, speak, and participate with freedom and dignity!
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Access Now
6 months ago
Ahead of planned protests, Tanzanian authorities and Meta must respect human rights + ensure open and secure access to the internet and digital platforms. ISPs and Telcos operating in the country must resist any shutdown orders and
#KeepItOn
. Read more:
www.accessnow.org/press-releas...
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Access Now - #KeepItOn: Tanzanian authorities and Meta must reverse course and respect human rights
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition joins the international community in demanding accountability and transparency for the grave human rights violations documented in Tanzania during and after the…
https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/keepiton-tanzanian-authorities-and-meta-must-reverse-course-and-respect-human-rights/
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Access Now
6 months ago
Don’t let dictators decide the future of the internet. Fund the good fight — donate to Access Now today. Find more information:
www.accessnow.org/donate
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Access Now
6 months ago
At Access Now, we defend and extend the digital rights of people and communities at risk, everywhere. Learn more about our work:
accessnow.org
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Access Now
7 months ago
Digital rights are everyone’s business — including yours. From surveillance to shutdowns, our human rights online are under attack every day. Learn more on our website:
www.accessnow.org
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Micah Lee
7 months ago
"We’ve reached out to Google to inquire about why a custom ROM created by volunteers [@grapheneos.org] is more resistant to industrial phone hacking than the official Pixel OS. We’ll update this article if Google has anything to say."
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
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Leaker reveals which Pixels are vulnerable to Cellebrite phone hacking
Cellebrite can apparently extract data from most Pixel phones, unless they’re running GrapheneOS.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/leaker-reveals-which-pixels-are-vulnerable-to-cellebrite-phone-hacking/
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I am delighted to participate in the NetHope Summit and to accept Access Now's membership in the network, which will help strengthen networking with dozens of international organizations. The helpline will continue to assist civil society in overcoming digital challenges.
7 months ago
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I’m excited to be part of the 2025 NetHope Global Summit, where nonprofit and tech leaders. will come together to chart a path forward during a time of change and uncertainty.
#NetHopeSummit2025
#StrongerTogether
#TechForGood
#Innovation
#NetHope
@accessnow.org
7 months ago
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Surfshark
8 months ago
For many, online privacy is a choice. For activists and journalists, it’s survival.
@accessnow.org
's Digital Security Helpline assists those targeted by regimes and spyware. Its director,
@mohdmaskati.bsky.social
, shares how his team helps vulnerable groups worldwide:
surfshark.com/blog/access-...
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Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline
Mohammed Al-Maskati shares insights about helping activists and vulnerable groups online through Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline.
https://surfshark.com/blog/access-now-helpline
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Access Now
8 months ago
Georgians are taking to the streets for democracy. But as authorities deploy surveillance tools, protesters face new digital risks. We’re sharing quick tips to help you stay safe — online and on the ground. Read more ⬇️
www.accessnow.org/georgia-prot...
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Georgia protests: digital safety tips for peaceful gatherings - Access Now
Amid protests in Georgia, CyberHUB-AM and Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline share tips for protestors to stay safer online.
https://www.accessnow.org/georgia-protests-digital-safety-tips/
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I talked with
@wired.com
about a burner phone: “Use cases for burners may include: crossing borders, traveling to a risky environment, or participating in or documenting a protest,” says Mohammed, digital security helpline director at the rights group
@accessnow.org
.
www.wired.com/story/how-to...
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How to Set Up and Use a Burner Phone
Obtaining and using a true burner phone is hard—but not impossible. Here are the steps you need to take to protect your mobile communications based on the risks you face.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-set-up-use-burner-phone/
8 months ago
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Amazing news : Egypt's President Sisi pardons high-profile Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
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Egypt's President Sisi pardons high-profile Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, al Qahera news says
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pardoned high-profile Egyptian-British activist, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, after a lengthy imprisonment and repeated hunger strikes that prompted international pleas for his release, Al Qahera news said on Monday.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/egypts-president-sisi-pardons-high-profile-egyptian-british-activist-alaa-abd-el-2025-09-22/
8 months ago
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Sara Alsherif
8 months ago
😍😍😍😍 And we can call it now a good day!
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
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Egypt's President Sisi pardons high-profile Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, al Qahera news says
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pardoned high-profile Egyptian-British activist, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, after a lengthy imprisonment and repeated hunger strikes that prompted international pleas for his release, Al Qahera news said on Monday.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/egypts-president-sisi-pardons-high-profile-egyptian-british-activist-alaa-abd-el-2025-09-22/
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🌍✨ Exciting news from the Global Gathering in Estoril, Portugal! Meet me there and let’s chat about
@accessnow.org
’s Helpline — a 24/7 resource supporting people worldwide with urgent digital security needs. 💻🔒
9 months ago
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RightsCon
9 months ago
If you still need support with your proposal, join our social hour on September 10 and chat with the program team directly! Sign up here:
www.rightscon.org/program/#tra...
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RightsCon Program
This page gives an overview of the program for RightsCon, including our formats and highlights of previous editions
https://www.rightscon.org/program/#training
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MP- URG: Update your
#WhatsApp
now -A zero-click flaw in WhatsApp for iOS and macOS (CVE-2025-55177) allowed attackers to install spyware without any user interaction. -Attackers exploited a separate Apple OS vulnerability (CVE-2025-43300) to target Apple device owners.
9 months ago
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"You can’t make everyone happy. You’re not pizza."
10 months ago
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🌟 We're Hiring! Join the
@accessnow.org
Helpline Team! 🌟 Are you passionate about digital rights and helping people around the world stay safe online? Do you thrive in fast-paced, multicultural environments? Come join our Helpline team at Access Now! Cont...
10 months ago
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The
@accessnow.org
helpline team and their partners are in
#Oslo
for
#IGF2025
. If you have a technical question, want to get to know us, or want to meet us, visit our booth.
11 months ago
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Access Now
11 months ago
Heading to
#IGF25
? Drop by our Digital Safety Clinic! We’re supporting activists, journalists & civil society to boost digital security. 📍 Lillestrøm, Norway 🗓️ June 24–27 🌍 Not there? Reach out here 👉
www.accessnow.org/help/
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