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Mohammed Al-Maskati
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Digital Security Helpline Director at Access Now

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accessnow.org
New year, same fight.
Digital authoritarianism keeps rising. So are we.

Your support fuels the fight for digital rights ▶️ accessnow.org/donate
Our 2026 resolutions include... -Defend privacy -Protect freedom of expression -Keep the internet open + secure -Fight the good fight
January 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Reposted by Mohammed Al-Maskati
techcrunch.com
For years, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate.
Meet the team that hunts government spyware
For years, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate.
techcrunch.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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I am pleased to speak with @techcrunch.com about our work on the @accessnow.org helpline and what to do if you discover that you are being targeted by the government using spyware.

techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/y...
You've been targeted by government spyware. Now what? | TechCrunch
Tech companies are increasingly warning their customers that they have been targeted by governments with advanced government spyware, such as NSO's Pegasus or Paragon's Graphite. What happens after re...
techcrunch.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
mohdmaskati.bsky.social
I am happy to see this article about the team I am proud to be part of and to manage every day. All my love to the most outstanding team.( Helpline at @accessnow.org )

Meet the team that investigates when journalists and activists get hacked with government spyware.

techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/m...
Meet the team that hunts government spyware
For years, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate.
techcrunch.com
December 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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🚀 We’re Hiring! (aka Come Work With Us and Save the world 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️) With my amazing team ( Digital Security Helpline )

Hey friends! Big news — we’ve just opened up a brand spankin’ new spot on our team: Platform Engagement Coordinator at @accessnow.org 🎉
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December 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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accessnow.org
Today on Human Rights Day, we’re reminded that the struggle for human rights now extends into the digital world.

Protecting digital rights is part of protecting each other — and building a future where everyone can live, speak, and participate with freedom and dignity!
December 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Reposted by Mohammed Al-Maskati
accessnow.org
Ahead of planned protests, Tanzanian authorities and Meta must respect human rights + ensure open and secure access to the internet and digital platforms.

ISPs and Telcos operating in the country must resist any shutdown orders and #KeepItOn.

Read more: www.accessnow.org/press-releas...
Access Now - #KeepItOn: Tanzanian authorities and Meta must reverse course and respect human rights
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition joins the international community in demanding accountability and transparency for the grave human rights violations documented in Tanzania during and after the…
www.accessnow.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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accessnow.org
Don’t let dictators decide the future of the internet. Fund the good fight — donate to Access Now today.

Find more information: www.accessnow.org/donate
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Reposted by Mohammed Al-Maskati
accessnow.org
At Access Now, we defend and extend the digital rights of people and communities at risk, everywhere.

Learn more about our work: accessnow.org
Access Now: a digital rights love story A tale about people, power, and keeping the internet open for all Access Now logo. A book, a lock and a hands lens Who we are Access Now is an international nonprofit defending and extending the digital rights of people and communities at risk worldwide. We were founded in 2009 during the Iranian elections, when people came together online and in the streets to rally against human rights abuses. What began as an emergency response team helping activists get back online after the regime cut them off has grown into a global movement defending digital rights everywhere. What we stand for From battling internet shutdowns to opposing harmful spyware, we work at the intersection of human rights and technology. We fight censorship and surveillance, and advocate for free expression, privacy, transparency, and safe, open digital spaces. Our mission is simple: to ensure technology strengthens human rights and safeguards democracy, instead of dismantling it. From grassroots to global Our work is rooted in communities around the world and carried to the global stage. We partner with local activists and movements to bring a human rights agenda to the use, development, and governance of digital technologies, and to intervene where technologies adversely impact human rights. Each region drives its priorities and feeds into a global effort to protect and extend digital rights.
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Reposted by Mohammed Al-Maskati
accessnow.org
Digital rights are everyone’s business — including yours.

From surveillance to shutdowns, our human rights online are under attack every day.

Learn more on our website: www.accessnow.org
Digital rights are everyone’s business — including yours! From mass surveillance that decimates our privacy to internet shutdowns that silence us, our human rights online are constantly under threat. This is why safeguarding digital rights isn’t optional — it’s essential for justice, democracy, and dignity in the digital age. First… what are digital rights? Digital rights are the same human rights we all have — in digital spaces. They protect how we can express ourselves, access information, and safeguard our privacy in the digital age. They include: Freedom of expression Privacy and data protection Protest and online organizing If you use the internet and participate in our increasingly digital world, these rights are YOUR business. Almost every aspect of our lives now depends on digital technology. Without digital rights, our basic freedoms collapse. When governments shut down the internet, communities lose their voice. When companies harvest our data, our privacy vanishes. When algorithms decide what we see, democracy is distorted. Protecting digital rights means defending our ability to speak, connect, and participate freely in our societies.
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Reposted by Mohammed Al-Maskati
micahflee.com
"We’ve reached out to Google to inquire about why a custom ROM created by volunteers [@grapheneos.org] is more resistant to industrial phone hacking than the official Pixel OS. We’ll update this article if Google has anything to say." arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
Leaker reveals which Pixels are vulnerable to Cellebrite phone hacking
Cellebrite can apparently extract data from most Pixel phones, unless they’re running GrapheneOS.
arstechnica.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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I am delighted to participate in the NetHope Summit and to accept Access Now's membership in the network, which will help strengthen networking with dozens of international organizations. The helpline will continue to assist civil society in overcoming digital challenges.
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
mohdmaskati.bsky.social
I’m excited to be part of the 2025 NetHope Global Summit, where nonprofit and tech leaders.

will come together to chart a path forward during a time of change and uncertainty.

#NetHopeSummit2025 #StrongerTogether #TechForGood #Innovation #NetHope @accessnow.org
October 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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For many, online privacy is a choice. For activists and journalists, it’s survival. @accessnow.org's Digital Security Helpline assists those targeted by regimes and spyware. Its director, @mohdmaskati.bsky.social, shares how his team helps vulnerable groups worldwide: surfshark.com/blog/access-...
Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline
Mohammed Al-Maskati shares insights about helping activists and vulnerable groups online through Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline.
surfshark.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Reposted by Mohammed Al-Maskati
accessnow.org
Georgians are taking to the streets for democracy. But as authorities deploy surveillance tools, protesters face new digital risks.

We’re sharing quick tips to help you stay safe — online and on the ground.

Read more ⬇️ www.accessnow.org/georgia-prot...
Georgia protests: digital safety tips for peaceful gatherings - Access Now
Amid protests in Georgia, CyberHUB-AM and Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline share tips for protestors to stay safer online.
www.accessnow.org
October 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
mohdmaskati.bsky.social
I talked with @wired.com about a burner phone:

“Use cases for burners may include: crossing borders, traveling to a risky environment, or participating in or documenting a protest,” says Mohammed, digital security helpline director at the rights group @accessnow.org.

www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Set Up and Use a Burner Phone
Obtaining and using a true burner phone is hard—but not impossible. Here are the steps you need to take to protect your mobile communications based on the risks you face.
www.wired.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:48 AM
mohdmaskati.bsky.social
Amazing news : Egypt's President Sisi pardons high-profile Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah

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Egypt's President Sisi pardons high-profile Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, al Qahera news says
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pardoned high-profile Egyptian-British activist, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, after a lengthy imprisonment and repeated hunger strikes that prompted international pleas for his release, Al Qahera news said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Reposted by Mohammed Al-Maskati
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😍😍😍😍
And we can call it now a good day!

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Egypt's President Sisi pardons high-profile Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, al Qahera news says
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pardoned high-profile Egyptian-British activist, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, after a lengthy imprisonment and repeated hunger strikes that prompted international pleas for his release, Al Qahera news said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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🌍✨ Exciting news from the Global Gathering in Estoril, Portugal!

Meet me there and let’s chat about @accessnow.org’s Helpline — a 24/7 resource supporting people worldwide with urgent digital security needs. 💻🔒
September 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Reposted by Mohammed Al-Maskati
rightscon.org
If you still need support with your proposal, join our social hour on September 10 and chat with the program team directly! Sign up here: www.rightscon.org/program/#tra...
RightsCon Program
This page gives an overview of the program for RightsCon, including our formats and highlights of previous editions
www.rightscon.org
September 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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MP- URG: Update your #WhatsApp now

-A zero-click flaw in WhatsApp for iOS and macOS (CVE-2025-55177) allowed attackers to install spyware without any user interaction.

-Attackers exploited a separate Apple OS vulnerability (CVE-2025-43300) to target Apple device owners.
August 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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"You can’t make everyone happy. You’re not pizza."
August 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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🌟 We're Hiring! Join the @accessnow.org Helpline Team! 🌟

Are you passionate about digital rights and helping people around the world stay safe online? Do you thrive in fast-paced, multicultural environments? Come join our Helpline team at Access Now!

Cont...
July 29, 2025 at 6:42 AM
mohdmaskati.bsky.social
The @accessnow.org helpline team and their partners are in #Oslo for #IGF2025. If you have a technical question, want to get to know us, or want to meet us, visit our booth.
June 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Reposted by Mohammed Al-Maskati
accessnow.org
Heading to #IGF25? Drop by our Digital Safety Clinic!
We’re supporting activists, journalists & civil society to boost digital security.

📍 Lillestrøm, Norway
🗓️ June 24–27

🌍 Not there? Reach out here 👉 www.accessnow.org/help/
June 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM