For You Page, Not For Them: TikTok Limits Reach of State-Backed Accounts On May 2, 2024, the Brookings Institution, a non-profit organization, published a commentary highlighting an increase in activity by Russian “state-affiliated accounts” on TikTok. These accounts have been attempting to exert influence abroad during a crucial election year. The report found that while […]
Tag: Cybersecurity
From Monarchy to Democracy: Bhutan’s Political Evolution and Digital Transformation – Ankita Rathi
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory May 2024 Report. The Landlocked Dragon Kingdom Bhutan, a landlocked nation in south-central Asia, is situated on the eastern slopes of the Himalayas. Historically, Bhutan was an isolated kingdom, but its isolation began to diminish in the latter half of the 20th century, leading to […]
An Overview of the Medibank Data Breach 2022 – Noor Ul Aien
Medibank, also known as Medibank Private Limited, is one of the largest Australian private health insurance providers. Operating as a publicly-listed company, Medibank offers health insurance services to a significant portion of the Australian population. Medibank has a total customer base of 4 million customers. Medibank faced a cyber attack on its system, leading to a […]
The Disruptive Effects of Digital Economy in Papua New Guinea: A New Look on Cyber Security Defence Mechanism – Songo Nore
The cascading global impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on PNG has necessitated its transition into a digital economy. The first wave has reached Papua New Guinea (PNG) at the outset of 2020. Its diagnosis has prompted the government to enforce lockdowns. In hindsight, the impact of COVID-19 exerted a tremendous influence on the PNG government’s […]
NetMission Case Study Series 2024
Bridging Divides and Navigating Digital Landscapes: A Study on Internet Access, Cybersecurity, and Sustainable Practices in Asia Pacific NetMission Case Study Series 2024 presents a collection of case studies on key Internet Governance topics conducted by the five (5) working groups of young minds from across the Asia Pacific within NetMission Academy. This series offers […]