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Egyptabout 3 hours ago·Escalating·CRITICAL 80

Espionage for repression: hack-for-hire phishing campaign targets civil society in MENA

This espionage campaign highlights the escalating risks faced by journalists and activists, indicating a chilling effect on civil society in Egypt.

A new investigation has revealed a hack-for-hire campaign that specifically targets two prominent Egyptian journalists and government critics. This campaign raises concerns about the impact on civil society and press freedom in the region.
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Humanitarian60
Economic40
Security85
Political75
Confidence 51/100 — moderate corroboration

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