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Cyberpolitik Journal
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EDITORIAL OPINION
- Authors: Nezir AKYEŞİLMEN
  Abstract: Dear Readers, We are proud to present to you the twelveth issue of the Cyberpolitik Journal. It is a great honor for all of us to continue our journey that we started six years ago without interruption. As the digital world grows every day and every second, new developments and new technologies emerge, we are trying to read and understand this domain within our limitations. This volume deals with a number of topics ranging from human misantrophic behavior to data breaches in the era of Covid-19, and from digital forensic to human rights in cyberspace. There are also rich content in this issue and research that will increase the question marks in our minds. But in this brief discussion, I would like to discuss basics of the metaverse and its implications for International relations and Human Rights.
  PubDate: 2022-01-30
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 12 (2022)
INVENTING OUR SUCCESSORS: RATIONALIZING INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY AND THE
TRAJECTORY OF HUMAN MISANTHROPIC BEHAVIOUR
- Authors: Jonathan Lancelot
  Pages: 128 - 139
  Abstract: This paper is designed to explicate the parallels of technological innovation and human misanthropic behavior. Humanity's continuous and historical predilection for war and conflict has been augmented by human-created technologies like artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, and software platforms. The ontological question is asked, does technology have the ability to take the initiative to use human beings, altering the human-machine relationship as machines to develop the misanthropic behaviors on the behalf of its human inventors, quickening the possibility of megadeath by nuclear war, pandemic, or total extinction' The problem is first separated into parts by the process of philosophical deconstruction, then a set of proposed solutions are presented.
  PubDate: 2022-01-30
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 12 (2022)
DATA BREACHES IN THE ERA OF COVID-19: SILENT IDENTITY COLLECTION AS AN
INTENTIONAL POLITICAL INSTRUMENT - THE WEAK EXPERIENCE OF THE BALKAN
REGION
- Authors: Hristina CRENN
  Pages: 140 - 154
  Abstract: The era of Covid-19 reconstructed the vision of the Balkan region, mainly in the countries of the Western Balkans. The rapid emergence of the virus served as an intentional instrument for the political authorities to commit frequent data breaches. The implementation of the restricted measures in the Balkans reflected the weaknesses and the failures of the health system, the shortage of doctors and nurses, the unpreparedness, the ignorance of the inhabitants and the lack of regional cooperation. The process of gradual relaxation of the measures did provoke a second wave of Covid-19. The corruption of the elections prevented the harmonious process of the rule of law to function properly. The sudden revelation of the names of the patients infected with coronavirus on social media, the organisation of local and national protests during total curfew days, the immediate imposition of heavy fines and the
  unpreparedness of the security officers has resulted with a total collapse of the state apparatus. The objective to ameliorate the situation was interrupted with the presence of political and health fears in the diverse communities.
  PubDate: 2022-01-30
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 12 (2022)
CYBERSECURITY: THREATS AND SOLUTIONS
- Authors: Neslihan Topcu
  Pages: 155 - 181
  Abstract: With the spread of information and communication technologies and the birth of the Internet, a new environment called cyberspace has been formed. In 1988, as a result of the Morris worm’s damage to computers and the Internet, it emerged that cyberspace had an insecure side. Thus, the cybersecurity has begun to be addressed in security studies. In this direction, the paper thoroughly examines the question of what cybersecurity is. The paper consists of four parts. In the first part, information society, information security, concepts related to cybersecurity and cybersecurity are explained. Then, under the second part, Myriam Dunn Cavelty and Laura Fichtner’s discourses on cybersecurity are emphasized. In the third part, cybersecurity threats are analyzed. How to take measures against these threats is explained in the fourth section.
  PubDate: 2022-01-30
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 12 (2022)
THINKING ETHICAL JUSTICE IN CYBER AND DIGITAL FORENSIC
- Authors: Ayşe Yaşar ÜMÜTLÜ
  Pages: 182 - 201
  Abstract: Digital Forensics investigation is a concept that refers to the scientific and legal process of investigating cyber and digital environments to gather evidences. Therefore, it is important to consider the theory and philosophy of jurisprudence and principles of justice. The most basic assumption is that for digital evidence to be legally admissible in court, the evidence must be true, accurate, complete and convincing to a jury. Factors such as insufficient chain of
  custody, failure to follow legal procedures, and insufficient integrity of evidence are situations in which it is unacceptable to present digital forensic evidence in court. Cyber-assisted crime is on the rise, and law enforcement has had to expand most of their investigation and detection activities into the digital realm. The digital forensic field has become much more complex over the years as more evidence can be uncovered that can be used to prosecute criminals. Governments have also embraced this digital evidence to track suspects. Forensic investigators are therefore driven to collect data extensively, as they are
  under pressure to provide adequate evidence to law enforcement when a conviction is involved. In this regard, there are various international concerns about the ethics and fairness of investigations. Discussions about ethics-based digital forensic techniques are based on international law and concepts have international validity and applicability. In unrestrained investigations, the legal privacy rights of those under investigation can easily be violated
  during digital evidence collection and investigations. At the societal level, such a practice would cause a sense of injustice. The focus of this presentation is not on the process of digital forensic investigations, but on their potential to be perceived as unfair. For this reason, discussions are put forward about the need for an ethical-based approach to digital forensic investigations, respecting the privacy rights of individuals and accepting the needs of law
  enforcement officers at the same time.
  PubDate: 2022-01-30
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 12 (2022)
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN CYBERSPACE: INTERNET CENSORSHIP AND ONLINE
SURVEILLANCE IN TURKEY
- Authors: Begüm BURAK
  Pages: 202 - 220
  Abstract: Internet censorship has recently been a hotly-debated issue in Turkey. In the age of information society, online freedoms are seen as inseparable parts of liberal democracies. In contemporary world, not only in Turkey but in many other countries, there are many people who use social media platforms and digital news outlets as an alternative to traditional media that consist of TV channels, radio and print media. In such an environment, online freedoms
  are significant to be able to reach information. In addition, the right to have freedom of expression through online platforms such as social media sites has been an important aspect of individual liberties. This article is an attempt to address the restrictions exercised in the realm of online freedoms in Turkish context and to analyze how online censorship and online surveillance impact democracy. For this aim, some of the important internet censorship cases
  will be covered.
  PubDate: 2022-01-30
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 12 (2022)
HOW A MEDIUM-SIZED COUNTRY RANKS HIGHER IN THE INDEXES FOR CYBERSECURITY:
THE CASE OF MALAYSIA IN THE CONTEXT OF LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
REGULATIONS
- Authors: Kamil TARHAN
  Pages: 222 - 234
  Abstract: The expanding structure of cyberspace has caused threat elements to diversify and increase. The increase in its borders and the actors has led to rapid spread and transformation of threats in this domain. Unlike the real world, the fact that it has no borders led to a very controversial situation on the legal rules that can or should be applied in this area. Therefore, countries develop legal regulations to ensure cybersecurity within their cyberspace. These legal
  regulations have emerged as an important situation in the evaluation of countries in the cybersecurity indexes. At this point, it will be examined how a medium-sized country like Malaysia takes place at the top of these indices based on legal regulations.
  PubDate: 2022-01-30
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 12 (2022)
CYBERSECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE AGE OF CYBERVEILLANCE
- Authors: Umair Pervez KHAN, Sabeel Ahmad NAEEM, Haider Ali KHAN
  Pages: 236 - 240
  Abstract: The book under review is an excellent collection of articles on the pertinent question of cyber security prevailing in contemporary times. It discusses the role of different actors specifically states regarding regulating the cyber laws. As a whole the book raises further questions regarding the global management of cyber space and human rights. The editors of the book are Joanna Kulesza and Roy Balleste who have also contributed as authors.
  PubDate: 2022-01-30
  Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 12 (2022)