*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Overview When it comes to technology and cyber policy, Palau is navigating an exciting yet challenging path. As a small island nation in the Pacific, Palau has ambitious plans to harness the power of digital transformation, from enhancing Internet connectivity to pioneering […]
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NetMission Digest – Issue #21: Inclusive Global Digital Governance: Apprehensions and Suggestions (Wednesday, August 28, 2024)
Welcome back to the 21st issue of the NetMission Digest. Here, we have highlighted critical developments that are shaping the landscape of global digital governance. We’ll begin by examining the latest updates on the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the UN Cybercrime Convention, offering a closer look at how both global and national efforts are […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #20: The Human Rights Dilemma in Internet Governance (Monday, July 29, 2024)
In the 20th issue of the NetMission Digest, we will delve into the intersection of human rights and Internet governance, which has become a crucial issue in the digital age since the Internet continues to shape our societies, economies, and daily lives. The latest developments in this field highlight the ongoing challenges and opportunities in […]
Hackers with a Cause: Navigating the Ethics of Hacktivism in Cyberspace – Caresse Tan
What is Hacktivism? Stemming from the words “Hack” and “Activism”, hacktivism is generally understood as the illegal or legally ambiguous use of hacking techniques to achieve a specific political agenda. Examples of techniques employed by hacktivists include website defacements, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and leaking private information. #OpsWakeUp21 by Hacktivist Group “Anonymous Malaysia“ To provide […]
NetMission Academy 2024 Session 4: Cybersecurity, Privacy & Safer Internet – Summary
The NetMission Academy’s fourth session on “Cybersecurity, Privacy & Safer Internet” was successfully organized on January 25, 2024. The session ran smoothly thanks to the facilitation of Luke Teoh and Qurra Tul Ain Nisar. The assigned working group presented two case studies: (1) Aadhaar Data Breach (2) The 2023 NIFT Cybersecurity Breach, and also fruitful […]