Inside the Phantom Phishers: How Elite Hackers Hunted Egypt’s Outspoken Journalists

A shadowy, sophisticated spearphishing campaign aimed at silencing two Egyptian journalists reveals the evolving threats facing press freedom in the digital age.

Surveillance, Shutdowns, and SLAPPs: How Digital Power Is Strangling Press Freedom

As governments weaponize technology to silence journalists, the battle for independent reporting grows ever more perilous-and innovative.

Predator Unleashed: How Spyware Is Stalking Angola’s Journalists

The notorious Predator spyware has infiltrated Angola, exposing journalists and activists to unprecedented surveillance risks.

Shadow Networks: Predator Spyware Breaches Angolan Journalism for the First Time

A prominent Angolan journalist’s phone was hacked with Predator spyware, exposing the global reach-and persistent threat-of surveillance-for-hire tools.

Spy in Their Pocket: Belarusian Journalist Targeted by Secret “ResidentBat” Malware After KGB Detention

Newly uncovered spyware on a journalist’s phone exposes a chilling tactic against press freedom in Belarus.

Reporters Without Borders Targeted by Russian Hackers