Hybrid warfare is a complex conflict strategy that combines conventional military operations with unconventional means and methods such as cyber warfare, disinformation, economic pressure, and political influence. This concept has become significantly relevant in the 21st century, as modern technologies and globalization have opened new possibilities for waging war.
After nearly three decades, we say goodbye to one of the most famous and widely used communication tools of the 90s and early 21st century – ICQ. This pioneer among instant messengers, which had millions of users worldwide in its heyday, will cease operations on June 26, 2024. What led to its end and what legacy does it leave behind?
In the digital era we live in, technology has become an inseparable part of our lives. From smartphones to social media, from online work to digital entertainment—our interactions with technology are ubiquitous. This digital revolution, however, brings not only benefits but also challenges that can affect our physical and mental health. One term that has been increasingly discussed in recent years is "digital wellbeing." But what does it actually mean, and why is it important?
Ostracism is a social process where an individual or group of individuals is excluded or isolated from a certain social context. In the digital environment, ostracism manifests in various ways, such as exclusion or isolation from online communities, groups, or discussions. This can occur in the form of blocking, group expulsion, reporting, or spreading negative messages about the person. Ostracism is often part of cyberbullying, where individuals are intentionally excluded, attacked, or harassed online, such as through hostile messages, comments, or sharing personal information.
Extortion that exploits intimate materials, known as sextortion, is a serious issue in cyberspace. According to data from the E-Bezpečí counseling center, men become victims of this type of extortion far more often than women. An analysis of cases handled by the counseling center shows that of the total number of sextortion cases, men constituted more than 78% of the victims, while women accounted for only 22%.