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A similar story is playing out in the Middle East. Israel controls much of the physical infrastructure which powers the internet in Gaza, and this has allowed Israel to impose strategic communications blackouts to aid its invasion. By severely slowing internet speeds – if not cutting connectivity altogether – Israel has been able to control cyberspace, preventing the spread of information and hampering its enemies’ ability to communicate at the war’s most critical early junctures. The problem, as ever, is that non-combatants are inevitably caught in the crossfire. In this case, citizens have been left without internet access at a time when online connectivity – which allows the spread of news about evacuations, aid supplies, and medical access – can be lifesaving. The Second Cold War If war can be said to have a second casualty, after truth, it is probably freedom. In addition to conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, some observers believe the world is also heading for a new Cold War. The old battle lines have been redrawn, however, so that it is now China – and not Russia – who can be thought of as the United States’ main adversary. There are many potential flashpoints between China and the US, but disagreements over the governance and independence of Taiwan is the one which has been in the news lately. The two superpowers are also major economic competitors, and China is currently in the process of expanding and modernising its nuclear arsenal – a move which has set some US observers on edge. The two powers are also competing in cyberspace (as everywhere else) and their rivalry has manifested in internet restrictions on both sides. The Chinese state is famous for its regime of total control of the internet, with its ‘Great Firewall of China’ blocking citizens from viewing any and all content which the authoritarian government doesn’t want them to see. As tensions with America rise, it is possible that the Chinese government will further tighten its stranglehold on the internet in the name of national security. This represents another clear instance where the usefulness and importance of VPNs cannot be overstated. The internet in America may be much freer, but there are still prominent voices in the US calling for greater online restrictions in response the perceived Chinese threat. Lawmakers have recently debated banning TikTok – owned by Chinese firm ByteDance – over fears around espionage and dodgy data practices, and the attitude of suspicion towards Chinese technology is only growing. Perhaps this suspicion is justified, but ultimately, the American people are the ones who will suffer if their government pulls up the online drawbridge by banning Chinese apps and software. Preserving Online Freedoms Against this backdrop of volatility and conflict, it would be easy to simply surrender our claim to a free and open internet. National security is important, of course, and many of the justifications for wartime restrictions on internet usage may sound reasonable – especially at first, in the heat of battle. But lawabiding citizens are the ones who stand the lose the most if we allow the dream of a free internet to become another casualty of war. Cyber Defense eMagazine – January 2024 Edition 128 Copyright © 2024, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
As we have seen in Russia, VPNs offer hope for citizens in territories where the internet is heavily restricted or censored. VPNs allow internet users to browse with greater security and privacy while circumventing local restrictions – and in most states and territories, they’re completely legal. VPNs are indispensable for truth-seeking citizens, and those of us who believe in internet freedom must advocate for their continued use. And in times of war, VPNs are more important than ever. As the world becomes more volatile, we have an even greater duty to safeguard the right to information. This is especially vital for citizens whose internet is under siege and for those living under authoritarian regimes, where war aims and justifications may be hidden from the public. The power of VPNs lies in lifting the fog of war and safeguarding truth. When war spreads to the internet, and civilians are caught in the crossfire, VPNs remain the free internet’s last line of defence. About the Author Sebastian is the founder of hide.me VPN and he has been working in the internet security industry for over a decade. He started hide.me VPN to make internet security and privacy accessible to everybody. Cyber Defense eMagazine – January 2024 Edition 129 Copyright © 2024, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
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