Mr Rohit Kumar Sharma is Research Analyst at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. Click here for detailed profile.
Digitalization has significantly transformed Africa, especially post-pandemic, with rapid adoption of technologies like 4G and growing interest in 5G. This shift is prominent in sectors such as fintech and e-commerce, driven by a youthful demographic. However, with digital progress comes challenges, particularly cybersecurity threats like ransomware. Reports show South Africa faces the highest ransomware attack rate in the region. International efforts, such as the Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), have begun addressing these threats.
In the first week of April 2024, +972 Magazine and Local Call reported on an artificial intelligence (AI) based programme called ‘Lavender’. The magazine, published by a collective of Israeli-Palestinian journalists, uncovered troubling details concerning the deployment of ‘Lavender’ by the Israeli military in the ongoing conflict.
Two recent cases involving internal and external data breaches in leading telecom companies shine a spotlight on Japan’s policy for the protection of private user data.
The world is increasingly getting interconnected with the digital realm. Simply put, the boundary between the physical and digital worlds is becoming less distinct, and the world is steadily progressing towards a future that relies heavily on data. Technology companies are harnessing the vast data flow to offer their users seamless experiences. However, these very users are equally concerned about their privacy and personal data security, primarily due to the rising data breaches orchestrated by malicious actors worldwide.
The Biden administration’s Executive Order on commercial spyware aims to address the challenges posed by unregulated proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware.
Regulating India’s Online Gaming Industry
The government has implemented regulations to successfully harness the potential of the online gaming industry while also ensuring user protection.