Apple issues remediation to patch zero-day vulnerabilities exploited by Pegasus spyware
In response to zero-day vulnerabilities used to deploy NSO Group's Pegasus spyware on Apple devices, the company issues CVEs to patch the security issues.
Internet shutdowns: Can we find solutions?
Internet shutdowns have caused collateral damage, leading to infringement of human rights, while also affecting economies, and society. While the governments control such restrictions, is there a way to prevent them and find solutions?
Moldova approves digital transformation strategy for 2023-2030
The strategy focuses on promoting sustainable development, creating a digital society, developing a strong ICT sector, and establishing an innovative and resilient digital economy.
EU study finds online platforms inadequate in countering Russian disinformation, calls for improved risk assessment
The study focused on the efforts of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Telegram in addressing pro-Kremlin disinformation campaigns during the year 2022.
ARTICLE 19 launches The Social Media 4 Peace handbook
The Social Media 4 Peace guidebook, released by ARTICLE 19 as part of the UNESCO Social Media for Peace initiative, focuses on content moderation and freedom of speech.
ICANN criticize UN’s Global Digital Compact for excluding technical experts
Major internet organizations, including ICANN, APNIC, and ARIN, have criticized the United Nations' Global Digital Compact for excluding technical experts as a distinct voice in internet governance. The organizations argue that the tripartite model proposed by the UN is unnecessary, as current governance models, which include technical stakeholders, have successfully supported the growth and sustainability of the internet.
PIN and GMC’s workshop for journalists’ digital rights ahead of Zimbabwe’s elections
The workshop highlights digital rights' significance in Zimbabwe's elections, addressing internet disruptions, misinformation, and online abuse, emphasising the importance of digital rights' protection.
OEWG’s fifth substantive session: the highlights
The group discussed its annual progress report (APR).
Indian government launches the Indigenous Web Browser Development Challenge
This initiative will require web browsers to be developed to cater to a wide range of devices and platforms, incorporating necessary security functionalities and aligning with the most current industry-standard technologies.
Nigeria deploys biometric devices for upcoming elections
The deployment, scheduled for the end of the year, aims to enhance the voter accreditation process during the November 11 elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states.
