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GitHub says it will now operate in Iran after receiving sanction exemption

The Verge

GitHub says it will now offer its full range of services in Iran, after imposing restrictions on the platform for Iranian developers due to US sanctions. Today we are announcing a breakthrough: we have secured a license from the US government to offer GitHub to developers in Iran.

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Russia, China, and Iran are escalating online influence efforts ahead of US election, says Microsoft

TechSpot

Clint Watts, MTAC General Manager, notes that history has shown how foreign actors' ability to rapidly distribute deceptive content can significantly impact public perception and electoral outcomes. Therefore, voters, government institutions, candidates, Read Entire Article

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Internet shutdowns by governments have ‘proliferated at a truly alarming pace’

The Verge

The number of government-led internet shutdowns has exploded over the last decade as states seek to stifle dissent and protest by limiting citizens’ access to the web. They’re most frequently deployed during elections or times of protest, with governments claiming shutdowns are needed to stem the spread of misinformation.

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IREX staffer Haratounian wrongly imprisoned for spying in Iran

Forum One

While much of the US media has focused on the recent release of Roxana Saberi after being falsely accused of spying in Iran, other cases similar remain unresolved. Haratounian's family has set up a web site and invited the public to sign an appeal to Iran?s s government using your voice to help Silva regain her freedom.

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Benetech Human Rights Data Analysts Uncover Critical Evidence

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

As the worldwide debate continues about the release of government information by Wikileaks, history has shown that the uncovering of government data can be an important factor in human rights investigations.

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Using Twitter for a Global Conversation

Amy Sample Ward

Using Twitter search or other tools, you can watch news and updates about the election in Iran by using #IranElection; or, find interesting people to follow and connect with using #FollowFriday to peruse the recommendations that pile up on Fridays. What do those # mean? There are many opportunities to see hashtags in action!

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Russian hackers are targeting vaccine development, officials say

The Verge

“We have always supported the academia and pharma industry, both public and private sector organisations, and we have been clear that this work is our top priority at present,” an NCSC spokesperson said in an email to The Verge. According to an NCSC report , APT29 uses “a variety of tools and techniques” in its hacking operation.

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