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How Social Media is Used in Cyberwar

May 23, 2025

India has blocked dozens of Pakistani social media accounts amid escalating digital and military conflict. What’s behind the move? And how is social media becoming a powerful weapon in modern cyberwarfare?

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Governments Using Backdoors to Get Your Data

The UK wants Apple to create a backdoor to access your encrypted data! Apple refused. Yet, governments increasingly request data from tech firms. How can you protect yourself? 

 

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How Sextortion Scammers Get Rich at Your Expense   

Online Sextortion is a rapidly growing global problem: Criminals blackmail victims with nudes – real or AI-generated - and then extort money from them. What can you do to protect yourself?  

 

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Amazon’s Plan for Satellite Internet  

Amazon enters the satellite internet race with Project Kuiper. Can it beat Elon Musk’s Starlink—and bring fast internet to remote areas? Here's what you need to know about space-based connectivity.

 

 

 

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