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This report tracks Russian initiatives that threaten the digital rights of those living in Ukraine.
As millions begin working from home due to Covid-19, employers around the world have turned to employee surveillance software to track their employees' productivity.
Russian state officials and companies have allocated almost $10 million to spend on VPN technology since the invasion of Ukraine.
Russian tech companies are set to advertise their products at international trade fairs alongside government officials from the UK and US despite the invasion of Ukraine.
Copycat Wordle apps have amassed millions of installs in just a few weeks.We analyzed their network traffic and found they slurped significant user data.
Parental control apps are installed on millions of kids' devices. Their privacy intrusions are accepted on safety grounds but how well do they actually work?
We identified and mapped 6.3 million surveillance camera networks globally that use hardware from controversial Chinese firms Hikvision and Dahua.
Controversial NSO Group is scheduled to promote its technology at a trade show with links to the UK Government.
Israeli deep packet inspection manufacturer has commercial relationships with 14 ISPs who have implemented internet shutdowns in 21 countries.
Personal data drives the multi-billion dollar revenues of tech giants like Google. A US government antitrust probe will investigate how this valuable data is acquired.
Head of Research
Simon Migliano leads our research and investigations into VPN safety and digital privacy.
His work examining dangerous free VPNs, identity theft, and internet censorship have been featured in over 1,000 publications worldwide including the BBC, CNet, Wired, and The Financial Times.
Digital Rights Lead
Samuel Woodhams leads our research on censorship, surveillance and internet freedom to help defend internet freedoms around the world.
His research has been featured by the BBC, Washington Post, Financial Times, and The Guardian.
