Originally conceived as a tool for sharing information, the Internet has become a global phenomenon. It has profoundly reshaped our world and how we live our daily lives. From connecting people across continents to transforming business practices, the Internet’s impact … Read More
Doxxing is the harmful practice of disclosing someone’s personal information to the public without permission. This can include residential address, contact details, health-related information, family, etc. Perpetrators get this information through various techniques, such as social engineering, hacking, and database … Read More
In recent years, social media platforms have become a stage for gathering support from like-minded individuals from the security of one’s home. The hundreds of divisive opinions on world events, media, and fiction get organised and globalised in the digital … Read More
Imagine a world where you can speak your mind without fear of retribution, where your actions and words leave no trace. This was the utopian vision at the inception of the Internet. It was a place where humankind could connect … Read More
The widespread use of the Internet has given rise to new opportunities for criminals to commit crimes. As a result, cyber kidnapping has emerged as a crime that challenges our traditional understanding of kidnapping. A Chinese student goes missing in … Read More
In April 2022, we organised our first online conference on “Abuse and Harassment in the Cyber Space: Beyond the Perceptions of Main Stream.” This conference included 12 Instagram Live sessions, and two panel discussions broadcasted live on YouTube. Since then, … Read More
Being relegated to the peripherals is a characteristic of exclusivity. If inclusivity is to be genuinely practised, marginalised communities need to be propelled to the centre of the conversation. I lament the lack of digital inclusion of some of India’s … Read More
Due to the Internet’s ubiquitous nature, cyber crimes do not have territorial limits. A perpetrator can execute a cyber attack impacting one or multiple countries simultaneously. A hacker can use computers and networks as tools, targets, or as a facilitator … Read More
Do you (and the people around you) have access to the Internet and related digital technologies? Do you make use of these? If you pick yes as your answer to these two questions, congratulations! You comprise one part of the … Read More