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Pierre Romera Zhang
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I’m CTO at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (@icij.org) where I build interactive stories, data driven investigations and tools.

#PandoraPapers #UberFiles #FinCENFiles #LuandaLeaks and many more.
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Pour renforcer notre équipe à @icij.org, nous recherchons un·e dev Java senior pour nous aider à créer les outils qui permettent à nos enquêtes d'exister.

Si le journalisme d'impact, la confidentialité et le travail collaboratif vous inspirent, jetez un œil à cette offre :

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October 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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L’enquête complète est à retrouver sur icij.org et chez nos partenaires.
Visuel #RussianSecrets et liste des partenaires.
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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On vit vraiment dans une saucisse
October 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We're expanding our tech team at @icij.org. This time, we're looking for a Java Developer to help build tools that support groundbreakings stories.

If you care about impact, privacy, and collaborative development, take a look at the job description:

icij.org/about/work-w...
October 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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If you feel threatened by this (and you should), I’d defer to @freedom.press's recommendations:
* Stay on top of updates. Similar spyware campaigns have targeted journalists, and we expect this trend will persist. Highly targeted tools risk exposure to security researchers and are therefore used sparingly by governments around the world that want to preserve their capabilities. What this means for most people is that these attacks are extremely rare, and you’re far more likely to experience simpler forms of malware. Those can be mitigated by downloading your updates as soon as possible. Check out our Senior Digital Security Trainer David Huerta’s post on why software updates are so important. * Apple users, try Lockdown Mode. We’ve been seeing early signs that Apple’s Lockdown Mode has blocked targeted malware. If you feel you are at elevated risk, enable this setting to harden your security on macOS, iPhones, and even iPads. This will change the functionality of your devices somewhat, and may block certain text messages and graphics on websites, so it’s not seamless. It has seams. But for me, it feels very close to normal functionality on an iPhone and is a worthy trade. Try it out and see how it works for you. Learn more here. * Android users, try Advanced Protection. This is essentially Google’s answer to Lockdown Mode. You’ll need Android 16 to enable this feature, so as always, pull down your software updates. Learn more about getting started from our friends at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. * Look for the helpers. If you suspect your device has been infected, contact Access Now’s 24/7 Digital Security Helpline for assistance from security researchers who can help investigate these attacks.
September 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Il y a tout juste cinq ans paraissait cette carte des rues de Paris où le masque était obligatoire... on n’a rien produit d’aussi drôle depuis.
August 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡 #ChinaTargets

@icij.org's latest investigation uncovers the sprawling scope and terrifying tactics of Beijing’s campaign to target dissident members of its diaspora.

Stay tuned for the launch and sign up now to get the stories delivered directly to your inbox: www.icij.org/newsletter/
April 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Our team has been tracking the global impact of the investigation — and the numbers keep climbing.
Bar chart titled "Countries report $1.3 billion recovered after the Panama Papers" shows amounts recovered by governments. Top five countries are: United Kingdom ($252.8M), Sweden ($237.2M), France ($208.5M), Spain ($175.3M) and Germany ($87.4M).
April 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Journalism in the Era of AI and Cyber Threats: Tomorrow at #AMLD in Lausanne (Feb 13, 09:00–12:30), I’ll have the chance to discuss @icij.org's approach and how we collaborate with researchers & universities to navigate these challenges.
Journalists offer a unique perspective on digital trust issues defining our times. They are at the frontline of emerging technology-driven trends like deepfakes and cyberattacks, documenting them and their impacts for the public record. Furthermore, journalists operate in a field where cybersecurity, data privacy, and information trustworthiness are crucial to their work-from protecting themselves and their sources, to verifying the authenticity of materials. Thus, journalists' field experience and frontline insights are invaluable to the academic community, as they provide a real-world context that can significantly enhance our discussions and guide our research agendas. The discussion, Journalism in the Era of AI and Cyber Threats, will bring together global perspectives on digital trust and trust-building technologies at the intersection of research and journalism. Key topics will include issues such as the use of AI in military operations, AI-generated disinformation and elections, cybersecurity of IoT, citizen surveillance, algorithmic decision-making, and more.
February 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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30 millions users, well done everyone 💪
January 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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January 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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"Trotsky" is a Javascript library to build automations at the top of ATProto/Bluesky API. It uses the builder-pattern for intuitive implementation and type-safety for auto-completion:
January 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Sans oublier le meilleur d'entre nous, à l'occasion de la traditionnelle galette des rois de Levallois, il y a bientôt 10 ans !
Capture d'écran d'en tweet de Patrick Balkany annonçant son départ de Twitter en 2015.
November 22, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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Ruslan Goryukhin, également visé dans cette affaire, a dirigé Stroygazmontazh, une société fondée par l’oligarque russe Arkady Rotenberg, proche de Vladimir Poutine. Les biens saisis comprennent des villas à Saint-Raphaël et Grimaud, ainsi qu’une propriété à Grasse.
Vue de Grasse où les autorités françaises ont saisi un domaine dans le cadre d'une enquête pour blanchiment d'argent.
October 26, 2024 at 11:41 AM
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En se basant sur une fuite de 3,6 millions de documents, notre enquête montre comment l'argent russe a circule dans le système bancaire chypriote depuis des décennies, sous le regard de l'Union Européenne.
November 14, 2023 at 4:30 PM
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🧵 Aujourd'hui l'@icij.bsky.social publie #CyprusCondidential. Voici un petit thread en français pour vous aiguiller vers nos premières révélations.
November 14, 2023 at 4:28 PM
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⌛ @icij.bsky.social's #CyprusConfidential, our latest investigative effort involving 270+ journalists from 68 media partners worldwide, spanning eight months, is set to launch soon.

Sign up to receive it in your inbox: bit.ly/3QHsGxk
November 12, 2023 at 10:17 AM