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Kritika Roy
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kritikaroy.26[at]gmail.com
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Kritika Roy is a Research Analyst at the MP-IDSA's Cyber Security Centre of Excellence. She is an engineering graduate (Electronics and Communication) and holds a Master’s degree in Geopolitics and International Relations from Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She worked as a programmer analyst for three years with Cognizant Technological Solutions. She has also worked at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies as Web Manager cum Researcher.
Use of Virtual Reality in Managing Emerging Infectious Diseases
The recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic brought with it unprecedented health challenges and widespread economic disruption. However, it was also at the forefront of pushing innovative technologies and reshaping the way societies and industries operate. For instance, when students could not reach school, virtual classes brought education to them in their homes; remote work brought offices to workers; and telemedicine and teleconsultation offered crucial healthcare services for the sick and ailing.
The Reality of AI Drones: Are they Overhyped?
Drones, often referred to as ‘dull, dirty and dangerous’, are fast becoming crucial to militaries around the world as a force multiplier
Decoding Cyberattack on Australia
With the adoption of varied digital means in times of pandemic, the states are likely to witness increased cyberattacks. Absence of an effective response would only mean an open playground for perpetrators.
Digital Healthcare and Rising Cyber Concerns
With digital threats becoming trickier, a more holistic approach towards cybersecurity would help create a vibrant digital healthcare environment.
Video Conferencing Apps: A New Playground for Cyber Criminals
With a new found celebrity status among the video conferencing applications, Zoom now faces a massive privacy and security threat as the platform’s default settings are not secure enough.
COVID-19 and Cyber Risks
While maintaining cyber hygiene in these disruptive times is indeed a challenge, each organisation should work towards putting in place a tailor-made work-from-home cyber defence strategy.
TikTok: A Ticking Bomb!
TikTok has hooked youngsters around the world. What is worrisome is the lack of understanding about the long-term implications of such social media apps with regard to data protection and national security.
Analysing China’s Digital and Space Belt and Road Initiative
The recently held second Belt and Road forum in April 2019 based on the theme “Shaping a Brighter Shared Future" gained considerable momentum in the world community. BRI has been an ever evolving concept that has changed considerably since its inception in 2013. It has generated a blend of optimism and consternation around the world.
WhatsApp: One Call away from being a spyware
The WhatsApp bug brings to light the same old dilemma between safeguarding individual privacy and enabling the state to undertake surveillance in the interest of security.
The Grandeur of GandCrab
Every time a cyber security organisation comes out with a decrypter to counter the effect of GandCrab, a brand new version of the ransomware is generated by effecting a small fix in the code.