A man hunting the spies in your smartphone

4 months ago

Ronald Deibert founded the Citizen Lab in 2001 to investigate digital threats in the public interest.
The Citizen Lab exposed major cyber espionage networks, including 'GhostNet' in China.
Deibert warns that democratic pillars in the U.S. are under assault, impacting research like his.
The lab has uncovered abuses like commercial spyware used against Jamal Khashoggi before his assassination.
Citizen Lab researchers often come from backgrounds of personal repression, adding unique perspectives.
Work at the lab is risky; researchers have faced surveillance and threats.
Deibert emphasizes teamwork, crediting senior researchers and maintaining a strong lab culture.
The lab’s location in Canada shields it from some political pressures faced in the U.S.
Deibert is alarmed by U.S. government actions undermining oversight bodies and academic freedom.
The Citizen Lab’s work is crucial for global human rights and digital accountability.

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