Category: Civil Society
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Darkstream Dispatch Vol.6_UNC5518
Intelligence on Malware, Threat Actors, and Campaigns in Motion Introduction Darkstream Dispatch is a monthly intelligence report dedicated to tracking and analyzing malware families, threat actors, and cyber campaigns primarily targeting Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), human rights defenders, and advocacy groups. As digital threats become more sophisticated, CSOs face increasing risks from state-sponsored actors, cybercriminals,…
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Darkstream Dispatch Vol.5_ClickFix
Intelligence on Malware, Threat Actors, and Campaigns in Motion Introduction Darkstream Dispatch is a monthly intelligence report dedicated to tracking and analyzing malware families, threat actors, and cyber campaigns primarily targeting Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), human rights defenders, and advocacy groups. As digital threats become more sophisticated, CSOs face increasing risks from state-sponsored actors, cybercriminals,…
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Intel Wrap – July 2025
This month focuses on the return of Lumma Stealer, the CastleLoader campaign using fake GitHub repos to infect devices, and a security Apple patch that was exploited as a Zero-Day in Google Chrome. Lumma Stealer Returns Lumma Stealer resumed operations just weeks after the FBI disrupted their activities in May 2025, even regaining pre-takedown targeting…
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Unplugging Oppression: Who’s Really Safe Online in Nigeria?
Nigeria’s digital revolution is colliding with growing threats to privacy, expression, and safety. From Twitter bans to data breaches and online abuse, citizens—especially women and activists—are navigating an internet shaped by surveillance, patriarchy, and policy gaps. This article unpacks the fight for digital rights in one of Africa’s most vibrant but vulnerable online spaces.
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What DRIF25 Reveals About Who Holds the Power—And Who Should
DRIF25 made one thing clear: Africa is not short on ideas or solutions. From the AU Data Policy Framework to community-led innovations like Safecity, we already have the tools and knowledge to shape a future where digital rights are protected, ethical AI is prioritised, and no one is left behind. What’s missing is the level…
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Data breaches: A Persistent Concern
Data breaches have far-reaching negative effects on organizations, including but not limited to financial loss, reputational damage and loss of trust with clients, customers and employees. In Nigeria, organizations may face significant penalties under laws like the Nigeria Data Protection (NDPA), which imposes fines of up to ₦10 million or 2% of annual gross revenue,…
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Digital Access and Resilience Tools for a Just Future
At the same time, across the globe, tools designed for social justice organizations are emerging as vital resources for building digital resilience and protecting activists, civil society groups, and marginalized communities
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Digital Threats Facing Social Justice Organisations in Africa
Dive into our research report unraveling digital threats to social justice in Africa. Discover strategies to build a secure and inclusive digital landscape for civil society.
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The Comprehensive Guide to Online Anonymity
You can’t avoid the internet or deny its widespread surveillance today. However, a few simple steps can help you surf the web anonymously. This simple guide will show you how.
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How To Hack-Proof Your Online Accounts
Keeping information systems secure is becoming increasingly difficult for modern organizations. As you become more reliant on technology to improve company operations, the likelihood of data breaches rises.