Pakistan's VPN Crackdown: Digital Rights Under Threat as Government Targets Privacy Tools
Pakistani authorities are set to block access to VPNs within days, escalating digital restrictions that have already limited social media and messaging services. The move particularly affects supporters of imprisoned former PM Imran Khan, as the government tightens control over online communications.
Digital Public Spaces: Moving Beyond the Dark Forest Theory
The 'Dark Forest' metaphor, borrowed from sci-fi, describes how users retreat from public online spaces due to harassment and surveillance. While these concerns are valid, completely abandoning digital public commons creates new problems that require balanced solutions combining openness with protection.
Minneapolis Parks Department Hit by Phone System-Disrupting Cyberattack
A cyberattack on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has caused an ongoing phone system outage, though core systems remain uncompromised. The incident highlights growing cybersecurity challenges facing public institutions as technical teams work to restore services and investigate potential data breaches.
Pokémon Go Surveillance Scandal: From Conspiracy Theory to Confirmed Reality
A 2016 conspiracy theory about Pokémon Go being used as a surveillance tool has been validated by Niantic's own admission. The company now openly acknowledges using the game to collect massive amounts of user data for AI-powered 3D mapping of private spaces.