#cyber-terror charge

[witchofthesouls]

Wait something funny just occurred to me. In the AU where the kids get cyber formed but remain on the edge of being adults, someone would have had to give them the Cybertonian version of The Sex Talk.

Would it be Ratchet, giving them the strictly medical side of things, or would it be some bot, talking about the experimental/exploring parts?

(I genuinely believe Ratchet would have an aneurysm of some kind at the prospect of it. But let's pretend)

I have to name this verse properly because Tarn isn't here, but it will eventually lead the D.J.D. to Earth. I'll keep the soulmate au tag until I can figure out something.

Ratchet does have an aneurysm because he has set ideas on what is and isn't 'appropriate' from Functionist-held Golden Age Cybertron, but he also carries a lot of guilt from out-surviving almost all his friends, cohorts, and students...

And it's all being dragged into the mud by the Jasper trio, who gives no quarter on crushing his prejudices and fears. Even Raf, his favorite, casually steamrolls over it with the draconian and American mindset of giving no fucks.

Team Prime had harmless thought exercises of what their charges' Cybertronian frames would be like... and none of them were remotely correct!

Because Miko is a Seeker femme, Raf may or may not be a type of Predacon, and Ratchet can't get proper readings on Jack's base-coding, Ratchet sits them all down because they're not sparklings or mechlings with sealed plates but full-framed mecha with total access. He gives them the reproductive talk, especially since Seekers and beastformers go into reproductive heats, but humans don't have that. He's trying to be mindful, and Ratchet is going through the different sexual methods and the variations of parts. Of course, Raf has to interrupt because the draconian mech has two spikes and no receptacle, and he would like to know about any necessary care.

All in all, it's really Ratchet having another fit because his weird humans are now weird Cybertronians of yore/throwbacks. And the ex-humans are taking it rather well, but Jack, Miko, and Raf had literally lifetimes to explore sexuality: as humans, human-hybirds by exploring their heritage as well as alchemical concoctions and very curious lovers.

This, however, did kickstart the path of Ratchet teaching Miko his medical knowledge as she doesn't want the results. She's burning to have the technical skills and knowledge of the processes. Ratchet does pass on his skills to Raf and Jack, but Raf prefers the science as Jack is more fascinated by procuring research material. Miko literally bullzoned her way to become his student. The howling matches they had shook the foundations of the base, but she got her way because she deliberately aimed at his vulnerable parts. ("You'll leave us one day to go back to Cybertron! And you're refusing to tell me how to properly care for myself!?") Ratchet is highly concerned about how voracious Miko's appetite is for that knowledge.

She yearns to become a Tsunade/Unohana terror among them because they have a strong suspicion that if their status is revealed, then they'll become targets. She'll become a Cybertronian Bloodbourne horror if it means she'll never be trapped like what happened to some of her kin.

[sailoryooons]

Hali’s Favorite Fics of 2022

Hi - in honor of 2022 coming to a close, here is a list of the things I read that are my favorite fics this year. These are fics that I either re-read multiple times, or completely blew me away the first time I read it and made me think about it for hours later.

I read upward of 100 fics this year, so if you don't see your fic that I've reviewed on here, please don't take it personally. Everything I've read this year is wonderful but these stories in particular have sat in my brain for so long I need to charge them rent. Also - I haven't finished reviewing some of these so... don't cancel me if you see your work on this list but I've never said anything djfhgdfrgihud

Also - sorry for so many repeat writers. As you can tell, there are a few people whose style really call to me and whose craft I deeply cherish and admire. Please consider sharing your thoughts with the writers below if you enjoy their work, they are amazing!

Note: Please don’t come for me about how some members recs are longer than others (cough cough Yoongi). I truly chose what, in my opinion, were literally my FAVORITE fics I read and I had a lot to chose from for Yoongi.

Kim Seokjin

Repeat Offense by @gimmethatagustd - One Shot

Summary: The are only two constants in life: the promise of death and the infuriating existence of the man who ruined your life. Will your immortal punishments keep you in an infinite loop, or will you one day be able to rid the world of the evil that is Kim Seokjin?

Sunday by @here2bbtstrash - One Shot

Summary: You got your boyfriend exactly what he wanted for his birthday.

Min Yoongi

Nothing to Hide by @gimmethatagustd - One Shot

Summary: It’s your boyfriend’s first Pride Month since coming out, and  you’re determined to make sure he has the time of his life. 

Cyber Sex by @gimmethatagustd - One Shot

Summary: The whole point of being a phone sex hotline operator is that you’ll never have to meet your clients. So what are you supposed to do when you find out your favorite client is your brother’s best friend? 

Look Down On Me Like That by @here2bbtstrash - Series

Summary: Your asshole coworker Min Yoongi has made it his personal mission to ruin your life. 

Moving Day by @here2bbtstrash - One Shot

Summary: You manage to entice your boyfriend into taking a break from unloading boxes to unload something else instead.

Deadly Desire by @nabiolive - One Shot

Summary: Reader agrees to a date with a handsome stranger despite there being a serial killer terrorizing the streets. What are the chances of it being him, though?

First Love, Last Love by @kithtaehyung - One Shot

Summary: After the most pivotal moment in your life, you never thought you would ever see him again. Years later, you cross paths in the last place you ever imagined him to be. Was this the universe giving you a second chance? Or were you destined to repeat the same mistakes you fought hard to forget? 

Monster For Rent by @yoonjinkooked - One Shot

Summary: With your emotions riding high after a draining break-up, you can finally taste freedom after what felt like a prison you willingly signed up for. After a much needed night out with your friends, the word inhibition is erased out of your vocab. High on both adrenaline and liberation, you don’t even pause to think before you make your next move - and just for one night, you decided to go for a different kind of monster.

Jung Hoseok

Party On You by @here2bbtstrash - One Shot

Summary: The only thing stronger than your social anxiety is your big dumb crush on Hoseok - and you’re certainly not expecting it when he tells you the real reason he threw this album release party. 

Please Stop Talking by @here2bbtstrash - One Shot

Summary: Hoseok is so good at giving head, but so bad at talking dirty. It really makes things difficult. 

Kim Namjoon

Gravity by @kimvvantae - One Shot

Summary: 5 months after the breakup, you’re still gravitating around each other, no matter how hard you try not to. The only way to finally free yourselves from this pull is to let your orbits collide one last time.

Park Jimin

Nectar by @gimmethatagustd - Two Shot

Summary: Humans have this annoying habit of being drawn to danger, and you’re having a hard time stopping yourself from sinking your teeth into your new roommate. You’re not sure what’s more tantalizing: his impossibly good looks or his seemingly innocent way of flirting with the darkest part of you.

The Shape of Your Body by @here2bbtstrash - One Shot

Summary: The same day you finally manage to speak to your months-long public transit crush, you end up seeing much more of him than you bargained for.

Batteries by @amethystwritesbts - One Shot

Summary: Your sex life has been lackluster, much to the dismay of your roommate, who makes it his mission to show you sex can - and should - be amazing.

Kim Taehyung

Boy Blue by @nabiolive - Series

Summary: While going through a painful but necessary breakup, reader meets someone who is patient, kind, and understanding; everything her last ex was not.

Complete Faith by @daechwitatamic - Series

Summary: It’s Taehyung himself who admits that it’s usually around the one-month mark that he starts to lose interest in his relationships. So even though you’re so drawn to him you can barely stand it, even though he’s attentive and funny, even though you’re helplessly crazy about him… when you start dating, you feel like you’ve got an expiration date from day one. But will it be Taehyung’s issues that get in the way, or your own?

Jeon Jungkook

Babygirl by @here2bbtstrash

Summary: Your boyfriend claims the outfit was just for a tiktok - until you realize you’re both very into it.

Multi Member

Collateral by @nabiolive - Series

Summary: Your (soon to be ex) boyfriend gets in over his head working for the local mafia, and Boss Min has come to collect his payment: You.

Pairing: Yoongi x Reader x Namjoon

The Hooksborough Demon by @nabiolive - Series

Summary: You and two friends ventured into the location of an urban legend with the intention of exploring an abandoned building and having a laugh at small town lore for clout. But after a series of mysterious events, you’ve turned to a forum a year later to try to piece everything together, and to find out what the fuck happened to Yoongi & Jimin.

Pairing: Yoongi x Reader ft. Jimin

Outro: Tear by @nabiolive - One Shot

Summary: Your relationship with three amazing men felt like a dream come true until one of them cause everything to slowly fall apart

Pairing: Rapline x Reader

Dollhouse by @nabiolive - Series

Summary: Hoseok’s job is simple: He enters the host’s body, he confiscates or terminates the target, and he gets back into his own body by dinnertime, easy peasy.  Until a client comes along who becomes as obsessed with his life as he becomes with theirs, and the lines between their realities begin to blur.

Pairing: Hoseok x Namjoon x Yoongi x Jungkook

Compromise by @here2bbtstrash - One Shot

Summary: You’re torn between the two loves of  your life - but maybe you don’t have to choose

Pairing: Taehyung x Reader x Jungkook

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Please give these writers the wonderful, amazing support they deserve and give these fics a read!

[bellygunnr]

Cyber Samaritans

Bulkhead finds it first. A human machine, overturned. Black streaks mark its trajectory from the road to the rocks beyond. The packed earth provided no traction and let the car sail freely, swiftly, until its front-end crumpled happily against the first obstacle and sent everything over. Now Bulkhead stops, headlights angled to elucidate the scene.

Ratchet heaves to a halt beside him. Seeing the car stays his reaction. They’re in alt-mode, so there are no fervent shared glances, but their EM fields widen and meld to each other, uncertain. Finally, Ratchet rolls forward, approaching the crash.

“Human life signs,” Ratchet reports. “Well. Good thing I’m an ambulance.”

“Uh, shouldn’t we tell Prime first?”

“If they’re conscious, sure. Help me with this, Bulkhead.”

They’re not dead, but they’re not conscious, either. Yet they’re more alive than dead, so they have to act. Bulkhead and Ratchet work together to extricate the humans from the twisted machine. There’s two of them, a driver and a passenger. Lacerations and shrapnel and contusions riddle them both.

“I just realized we could’ve called the authorities,” Bulkhead says.

“We’re too far from town for that. It’d take them what, a few cycles? Besides-- I’m an ambulance, Bulkhead.”

“Yeah, for us. What do you know about human medicine?”

Bulkhead balks at giving Ratchet lip, wide jaw opening and clamping shut, but Ratchet only scoffs-- he’s been put to rights!-- and transforms around their new charges.

Then he switches his sirens on and floors it. Bulkhead becomes his shadow and wonders what they’re going to tell Prime when they’re late to shift change.

---

June is already shrugging out of her scrubs when the living room light turns on and her son appears from upstairs. She squints at him for a minute, trying to remember what’s wrong with this picture.

Ah, right. It’s two in the morning.

“You’re supposed to be in bed,” June says. “You okay?”

Jack bounces once on his heels, hard. He has the shiny-eyed look of a night terror or a scheme.

“I’m fine. Are you okay? How was work? There’s dinner in the fridge. I didn’t know you were working a night shift.”

There’s the rub. June groans, tosses her bag onto the couch. “I forgot-- I just-- lost track of time. We got some pretty bad cases in and the whole thing was just weird. Unmanned ambulance, ghost gurneys...”

Jack flops down on the couch beside her. The couch cushions swallow him whole.

“Ghost gurneys?” He prompts, eyebrows raised. “You sure you’ve been--”

“It was weird, okay. And I don’t think anyone noticed-- but the people that pushed them in were see-through. Off. Weird.”

She shakes her head and places a steadying hand on Jack’s shoulder.

“But the patients were okay, so. What’s for dinner, huh?”

His wild-eyed look makes more sense now.

“Not fast food! I made… meatloaf.”

---

Ratchet and Bulkhead never do tell Prime what happened.

[stele3]

God, this is so fucked up.

Fake news literally kills people, and the people who make it don't care that they're hurting their own communities. This Pakistani guy living in the UK had a "news" channel online, on which he spread the false information that a Muslim migrant had stabbed 4 girls in Southport. He didn't care how that might impact his own community; he only cared about making money through his online "news" channel.

These are the people churning out disinformation online. They are utterly unscrupulous liars who care about nothing except lining their own pockets.

Do not get your news from anywhere but reputable sources.

[mariacallous]

As the presidential election approaches, and conspiracies about the integrity of the electoral system ramp up, election deniers and conspiracists have coalesced around a narrative they plan to push ahead of November: Blame the immigrants.

And not only that, election deniers are now advocating for a far-right sheriff’s group called the Constitutional Sheriffs to recruit an army of like-minded citizens to patrol polling stations and stop the “expected flood” of “illegal” immigrant voters.

Constitutional Sheriffs are a group of elected sheriffs around the country who believe that they hold the ultimate power in their county, and are not answerable to any federal or state authority. They also believe that all of their power stems directly from the constitution.

And the issue of immigration is currently igniting them.

“[Immigrants] have already disrupted the election because they are getting registered to vote,” Richard Mack, a former sheriff who is the founder of the far–right Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA), tells WIRED. “That is election fraud; these people are not qualified to vote. They are going to vote for whoever got them here and gave them a bunch of free stuff to get here, and of course that’s the Democrat Party, who are complicit in all of this.”

Mack spoke at the CSPOA conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, where over 100 attendees listened to speaker after speaker on stage push the debunked claim that immigrants voting for President Joe Biden posed the greatest threat to the integrity of the presidential election.

Bob Songer from Klickitat County in Washington state, another Constitutional Sheriff who also spoke at the event, told the audience that he already had a “posse” of 150 deputized citizens. He also shared a guide with other sheriffs on how to build their own “posse,” including a 32-page guide on policies and procedures, reviewed by WIRED.

Speakers at the conference included a number of other Constitutional Sheriffs, people jailed for taking part in the January 6 Capitol insurrection, right-wing media figures, alternative health practitioners pushing debunked treatments like med-beds, entrepreneurs working along the US-Mexico border, and GOP candidates running for office in November. In the wake of 2020, bogus claims that the elections were stolen focused on ballot stuffing, mail-in ballots, and election machine malfunctions; but in 2024 and at the CSPOA conference on Wednesday, the focus for most of these speakers was on the border.

Leading the charge was Michael Flynn, former president Donald Trump’s disgraced former national security adviser, who has been one of the loudest promoters of election conspiracies since 2020, when many GOP leaders began pushing the myth that Trump actually won the election. In Flynn’s speech, he warned the audience about an “invasion” and claimed without proof that the number of “illegal” immigrants in the US today was the same as the entire population of 36 US states.

Patrick Byrne, former Overstock CEO and a major promoter and funder of the election denial movement, said that Constitutional Sheriffs would need to play a vital role in fighting the influx of “15 million military-age men.” He also claimed that a “well regulated militia is not a dirty phrase,” and urged sheriffs in attendance to “build some kind of surge capacity through auxiliary forces, or alliances with the militias.” (Byrne did not say which militias he was referring to.)

Boone Cutler, who has written a number of books with Flynn about “fifth-generational warfare”—military actions like social engineering, misinformation, and cyber attacks—described immigrants as “weaponized diaspora communities” who are being brought into the country to commit “terrorism.” Cutler announced, without providing any details, that he would be providing “irregular warfare training” to CSPOA officers ahead of the election.

John Ferguson, who owns an aerospace company that he claims tracks activity along the border, boosted the dangerous and untrue myth that immigrants are crossing the border with military training and could pose a serious threat to the US. “The problem is that a lot of these people, there's times where over 90 percent of the people that are being apprehended are all fighting-aged males, Chinese, Central and South Americans,” he said. “I have been south of the border doing missions in Mexico, and I have flown my unmanned aircraft over the training camps where they're training.”

The claim that “military-aged men” are being systematically brought across the border into the US is a conspiracy that has been around for some time and is increasingly gaining traction in mainstream GOP circles.

And though they appear to have reached a new pitch, these claims about immigrants voting have been around for years. Trump has been promoting bogus claims about “illegal” immigrants voting since 2016, when he said the reason he lost the popular vote to Hillary Clinton was due, in part, to many immigrants voting fraudulently.Trump repeated the claim in 2020 to explain the reason he lost to Biden in key swing states like Arizona—a claim he referred to in his speech ahead of the January 6 riot.

Trump hasn’t stopped: “Biden’s conduct on our border is by any definition a conspiracy to overthrow the United States of America,” Trump said last month during a speech in North Carolina. “Biden and his accomplices want to collapse the American system, nullify the will of the actual American voters, and establish a new base of power that gives them control for generations.”

There is no evidence to back up any of these claims, however, and research from the Brennan Center for Justice and other organizations has shown that the number of noncitizens voting in US elections is statistically insignificant. In one study from the Brennan Center on the 2016 election, researchers found that non-citizens were suspected (not even confirmed) to have voted in just 0.0001 percent of the 23.5 million votes cast.

Still, these assertions have continued to gain traction as tensions at the US-Mexico border escalate. Republicans have also continued espousing the belief that the US population is being systematically replaced by minorities, a conspiracy known as the great replacement. Despite the theory being widely debunked, the conspiracy has taken hold in MAGA and increasingly mainstream right-wing circles, with speaker of the House Mike Johnson recently announcing a bill to prevent noncitizens from voting in elections—even though that is not an issue.

Earlier this month, the far-right X account known as EndWokeness posted misleading statistics about a supposed dramatic rise in the numbers of migrant voters registering in the US to vote without IDs to its 2 million followers. The stats were quickly debunked by election officials, but the post, which is still on the site without a Community Note, has been viewed over 65 million times. Elon Musk, X’s CEO, shared the post with the comment: “Extremely concerning.”

At the CSPOA conference, Wayne Allen Root, a right-wing radio host who promoted the false conspiracy about former president Barack Obama’s birth certificate, repeated Trump’s claims about immigrant voters.

“The [2020] election was stolen in the six battleground states that would have given Trump a landslide win, instead of a landslide electoral loss,” Root said, without providing any evidence to back it up. “Those six states were decided by the votes of illegal aliens who came in through our open borders. That's who's voting. That's our elections.”

[international-writing]

Hi sorry if this is a bother but i really loved (and needed) that most about MI6, do you think you can make one about MI5 too? I've been trying to find stuff about it but can't find any information as in depth as your post :)

I’m really glad the MI6 post was helpful! And it's no bother! I'll do it gladly!

Ready to jump back into the murky world of intelligence?

Alright, so we've talked about MI6 and how it gathers intelligence to aid the UK in its decision-making, but what about MI5?

Let's start with the basics.

Intelligence agencies 101: MI5

1.- What even?

Whereas MI6 is in charge of gathering intelligence overseas in order to support the government's security, defense, foreign and economic policies, according to the 1989 Security Service Act, MI5 is tasked with "the protection of national security and in particular its protection against threats such as terrorism, espionage and sabotage, the activities of agents of foreign powers, and from actions intended to overthrow or undermine parliamentary democracy by political, industrial or violent means". Such threats may come from abroad or from within.

MI5’s headquarters are found at Thames House, a Grade II (of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it) building close to the Houses of Parliament in London. In addition to this, there are 8 regional offices in Luton, Wales, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham, as well as another headquarters in Northern Ireland.

2.- Who is who?

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but there is no M or C here.

The agency is under the authority of the Home Secretary, even though it does not form part of the Home Office.

The Director General (or DG) is the head of MI5, and is responsible for overseeing its operations and efficiency, reporting back to the Home Secretary and the Prime Minister, as well as ensuring the agency remains politically impartial.

There are 10 branches in MI5, and several entities that support its work, like the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA: providing organizations with security advice) and the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC: handles intelligence relating to international terrorism).

It is worth mentioning that in 2011, His Majesty, King Charles III became the Royal Patron of the Intelligence Services (including MI5, SIS and GCHQ). This means that he receives regular security briefings, as well as a daily ‘red box’ which includes intelligence reports, Cabinet papers, and confidential reports from Commonwealth countries.

There are over 5,000 employees in the organization and their roles include, investigations, technology, languages, surveillance, communications, information, protective security, administrations, building services and catering. As in MI6, all employees must be British, over the age of 18, and UK residents. They aren't allowed to discuss their application or job either.

3.- Operational Areas

MI5 mainly focuses on 4 areas: Terrorism, Espionage, Cyber Threats and the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Counter-Terrorism

The agency focuses on different types of terrorism:

International terrorism: Groups such as ISIL and Al Qaeda.

Northern Ireland related: Dissident republican groups.

Right Wing Terrorism (RWT)/ Left, Anarchist and Single-Issue Terrorism (LASIT): This issue took primacy in 2020 and are handled just like international terrorism.

Counter-Espionage

Seeks to stop foreign intelligence agents from obtaining information and provides security advice to companies and organizations while working closely with MI6, GCHQ, Scotland Yard, as well as security and intelligence organizations abroad.

Cyber

Focuses on hostile actors, such as criminals, "hacktivist" groups, terrorists and foreign states, which are generally well equipped for cyber espionage and computer network attacks. These actors can target the government, the military, businesses, individuals and large volumes of sensitive data.

Cyber Espionage is called Computer Network Exploitation (CNS), while the use of malicious software against cyber infrastructure is denominated Computer Network Attack (CNA).

Counter-Proliferation

The UK is obliged by several international treaties and conventions to work against the threat that weapons of mass destruction pose. MI5 focuses on regimes and states that pursue clandestine weaponization programmes. To do this, the agency works with both private institutions and government agencies such as: The Department for Business, the Innovation and Skills (BIS), the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), the Ministry of Defence (MOD), His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Home Office and the National Crime Agency (NCA).

4.- Tale as old as time...

We have talked about the “armed peace” period and how crazy the world was getting back in 1909, basically racing towards THE war everyone thought would put an end to all wars. It was back then that, fearing the German imperialistic ambitions, Great Britain established the Secret Service Bureau through Prime Minister Asquith’s Committee of Imperial Defence. 

Initially, this agency handled both national and foreign affairs, under the leadership of 50 year-old Royal Navy Commander Mansfield Cumming and 36 year-old Army captain Vernon Kell.

However, down the road, our dear Commander Cumming advocated for the splitting of these branches and thus, the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and the Security Service (MI5) were born. 

Right off the bat MI5 was tasked with dealing with a massive German espionage network that, according to “official” reports, had infiltrated Britain, causing widespread paranoia. The agency barely had 16 employees back then, but that, along with Churchill’s support (Home Secretary back then) was enough to find out about the existence of a German Naval Intelligence spy network. By the end of WWI, more than half the spies sent to Britain were caught by MI5.

However, the agency barely made it through the post-war cuts, not to mention its rivalry with Scotland Yard’s Special Branch and MI6 (the line between espionage and counter-espionage was REEEEEEAAAALLY thin and they were stepping on each other's toes).

Thankfully, the Soviet Union came to save the day when one of MI5’s surveillance operations revealed that Scotland Yard had been infiltrated by Soviet intelligence. By 1931, MI5 was completely in charge of counter-subversion operations, a responsibility that the agency would continue to hold until 1991.

In the 1970s, terrorism became a priority for MI5, especially those threats coming from Northern Ireland and Qadhafi's Libya, and after the 9/11 attacks, the agency changed its modus operandi entirely.

As you can see, the agency has had a very long history, however, its existence was only officially acknowledged in 1992.

5-. A rose by any other name...

The agency, just like MI6, has taken on many names throughout the years, starting with the Home Section of the Secret Service Bureau in 1909, the Directorate of Military Operations section 5 “MO5(g)” in 1914, Military Intelligence section 5 (MI5) in 1916, the Defence Security Service in 1929, and finally, the Security Service in 1931. And although the latter has remained its official name, the agency is most commonly referred to as MI5, even by those in it.

6.- Technicalities

As it turns out, MI5 shares its funding with MI6 and the GCHQ (no wonder they’re rivals...). According to a report from the 2018/19 period, MI5 used 67% of its budget for international counter-terrorism, 20% for Northern Ireland-related terrorism, and 13% for counter-espionage, counter-proliferation and protective security. 

Also worth mentioning, while MI5 agents have plenty of powers, they are not authorized to make arrests, and that is why they work with the Metropolitan Police AKA Scotland Yard, providing them with the necessary intelligence.

Recently, reforms have been made within the agency, and people now have the right to find out the kind of information that MI5 has on them, as well as ask if a deceased relative used to work for the agency. If the relative is still alive, however, MI5 definitely won’t spill the beans. So uhm... you might want to wait a little before trying to find out what that weird uncle does.

7.- Intelligence

MI5 makes use of several techniques to gather intelligence, such as:

Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Also known as “agents”, these people provide secret information during investigations and are NOT MI5 employees.

Directed surveillance: Following and/or observing targets.

Interception of communications: Monitoring emails or phone calls.

Bulk personal data: information about a large number of people used to identify a subject of interest.

Intrusive surveillance: Eavesdropping devices in homes or cars.

Equipment interference: Covertly accessing computers or other devices.

And in case you were wondering, yep, these are all legal because guess what? Individual rights can often be voided when it comes to national security.

Well...

That was all on my behalf. I hope this turned out to be useful for you, and if you happen to have any more doubts on this or any other related topic, my ask is always open!

Yours truly,

-The Internationalist

[beardedmrbean]

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A court in Pakistan on Thursday allowed investigators to question a man in their custody for four more days about his role in spreading misinformation that sparked widespread rioting in the U.K. earlier this month, officials said.

The court’s decision came a day after authorities charged the suspect Farhan Asif, 32, with cyber terrorism following his arrest from his home in Lahore, the capital of eastern Punjab province.

Asif, who is a freelance web developer, was produced before the court amid tight security. He was not allowed to talk to the media.

Kiran Muqeem, a prosecutor for the Federal Investigation Agency, told the court that Asif did not cooperate with officers after the same court the previous day allowed them to question him for a day. They demanded his custody for two weeks but the court said it would only allow it for four more days.

Muqeem later told reporters that Asif disseminated fake news and caused riots in England.

Asif was handcuffed and wearing blue shalwar kameez garments when brought to the court.

His lawyer Rana Rizwan told reporters that the court remanded his client into the custody of the federal agency in a hurry and without hearing him.

“We were informed by the court that the case of Asif would be taken up after lunch break. But the court took up the matter before the lunch break, and allowed FIA to keep him in their custody,” Rizwan said.

Asif is accused of spreading misinformation from YouTube and Facebook about the British teenage suspect in a stabbing attack that killed three girls and injured 10 other people on July 29 at a dance class in Northwest England.

The false information claimed that the suspect was a recently arrived asylum-seeker and had a name that suggested he was Muslim. After the misinformation led to a violent mob attacking a mosque near the site of the stabbing the next day, police took the unusual step of clarifying that the suspect was born in the U.K.

British media has widely reported that his parents are from Rwanda and are said to have Christian beliefs. Channel3 Now, an account on the X social media platform that purports to be a news channel, was one of the first outlets to report the false name, Ali Al-Shakati.

A Facebook account for the channel said it is managed by people in Pakistan and the U.S. But, officials say Asif was solely running the Channel3 Now, and he spread misinformation to gain more viewers.

[nityarawal]

11/16/2023

He Stole My Heart- Eloning

Jai Ma

Morning Songs

F.C. '63 - (Dedicated to Claire AKA #Grimesz "F" Tool For Courts-

Covid/Cancer/Corona/Canadian/California/Claire's

3AM Terrors- Inspired By Elon Musk

Harem

Lakshmi Tech Gals'- Still MIA(Breaking: Starter Wives Missing In Action!!!))

He Stole My Heart

He Stole A Lot

Robbers Always Do

When I Was In

Charlotte

I Saw The News

'63 On Anne Heche

Ambulance

FC In Military 

Alphabet

What Does That Mean

I Can Only Guess

What Does That Mean

I Can Only Guess

What Does That Mean

F.C. Is It The "C" Word

We Won't Say

Or Christ

What Does F.C. Mean

Ellen

Why Did Police

Hate Your Lover

Into Her Demise

'63 Almost '69

But It's Not A

Happy Ending

For Moms' In Apartheid

F.C.

Don't "F" C

Please

9- I- Eye

Inversion

Perhaps

I Can Only Guess

What Does That Mean

Did Courts Say

That Because A

Broker Loved Her

Or Did Courts Say

That

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My Star

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They Wouldn't Give

Her Oxygen

Did They Want To

Hang Elon June

"Eloning" Him

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Because His Brand

Is Bigger Than

The Moon

If He Tells Us The

Truth 

Every Day

On X

Than We Can

Protect Him Too

But The Man

Is Bleeding

Into An AI Brand

And Mrs Rahu

Wants His Gene's

How Many Moms

Will Be Able To

Afford

The Medicines

Oils Herbs

And Needing Rescues

I Could Go To Mars

Even I

Fly To A Red Rock

I'm Certain

I Could Learn

Whatever You Want

To Teach

I Could Go To Mars

For The Love Of My Life

I Could Go To Mars

Like I Went To

Bali And Australia

Once

As A Teen

I Could Go To Mars

For A Viking

If He We're Really 

Strong

I Could Go To Mars

Maybe I'm Barren

Now From What

They Done

But I Could Go To

Mars

I Have A Little

Brahman Lad

I Could Go To Mars

I Birthed

A Yogi

Did My Job

I Could Go To Mars

I'm A Warrior Goddess

I Could Go To Mars

Would You Be Happy

With My Face

Forever 

I Could Go To Mars

Make Hot Springs

Agua Caliente

In A Green House

With Waterfalls

Nurse My Babies

And Sing

Somehow Again

I Could Go To Mars

Yes I'd Miss Cats

I Could Go To Mars

But Where Is That Egyptian

Heaven

Romeo's At

I Could Go To Mars

The Ravens Warble

Something Wonderful

I Could Go To Mars

I Might Not

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Australian

Rainbow

Parrots

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I Think You Just Might

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Holiday

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Cybertrucks

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Spaceship

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Planets

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Possibilities 

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Elon Musk

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Any Hoe

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An Alien

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Charge Her With 

Treason

Return

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Islamophobia

Probate

Terrorisms

on Businesses

Physicists

Singers

Or Starter Wives

Writers

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Kings Taster

Haters

You Can Smear Your Smelly Vaginas 

All Over Court

Lilith

They'll LOVE You

They Miss You I'm Sure 

And Can't Wait To Get Even

What Is Fair Is Fair; JUSTICE

Eternal Hate

Bang! 

BAM! 

BOOM!!!!!!

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Gavelstones

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Gallstones

Rain Beckons

In Your Wombs

She Threatens

But We Sent Her Home

All 

Terrorists

Aliens

Vampiric

Kamala

Politicians

"W" Words

Pole Dancers

Spies

Superstring

Symmetry

Violators

Prego

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Ciao

Bella

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Not Mine

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For 

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Testimonies

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Babies

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Time

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Earth

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Mars

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Mars

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[dzthenerd490]

File: The Rake

SCP#: AFR

Code Name: The Rake

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-AFR cannot be contained, and all Foundation efforts have proven futile. None-the-less Mobile Task Force Zeus-7 "Weed Trap" has been created in response to SCP-AFR's anomalous activity. They are a six-unit team that are to respond to any online posts, messages, phone calls, or agent reports of local SCP-AFR sightings. They are equipped with Stalker Helmet, Mosaic Armor, and Foundation Net Rifles loaded with Restraining Nets. All of this equipment is given to ensure they are out of public sight and have the best chance of capturing SCP-AFR, though even then it has still proven extremely difficult. 

Furthermore, Mobile Task Force Dionysus-1 "Fake News" is in charge of censoring and redirecting any media coverage of SCP-AFR incidents. This has unfortunately proven the only way to effectively contain SCP-AFR in any way. 

Description: SCP-AFR is a humanoid anomaly that actually has no resemblance to actual humans. SCP-AFR has pale skin all over, no hair, no nose, and no genitals. He has large glowing eyes and a grotesquely thin body. SCP-AFR normally is non-hostile those he is around however that does not mean he isn't a hazard. SCP-AFR normally stalks a random person regardless of gender, age, religion, ethnicity, background, or even distance from previous victims. SCP-AFR normally appears to be watching the victim while they sleep though it is possible to spot SCP-AFR randomly in the day. Naturally victims of SCP-AFR unfortunately develop paranoia, depression, anxiety, and quite possibly other mental disorders. 

Normally SCP-AFR only stalks its prey, but it is possible for SCP-AFR to attack and even eat its victims on occasion. There have been victims of SCP-AFR known to have a limb eaten off while they sleep, be beaten to death in broad day light where there are no witnesses, and even be viciously eaten leaving only bloody bones. Chances of this happening to a chosen victim of SCP-AFR is only 15% but this increases as SCP-AFR stays around its victim. The shortest a victim has been stalked by SCP-AFR is 3 weeks and the longest is unfortunately 2 years. Though normally those who make it to 2 years of being stalked by SCP-AFR end up getting eaten anyways. 

SCP-AFR was discovered in 1880 and the Foundation has been trying to capture it ever since. It started with newspaper articles claiming crazy sightings of a real-life boogeyman that the public thankfully believed was a hoax. However, as the decades went by and the internet was created, online posts and websites started spreading like fire. As such the Foundation had to focus its efforts form containment to concealment from the public. 

It's actually because of SCP-AFR that Mobile Task Force Dionysus-1 "Fake News" was created in 1960. MTF Dionysus-1 is a cyber and investigation task force comprised of MTF units and field agents that are tasked with manipulating the media in any way they can. Whether it be by redirecting attention, censorship, providing fake stories as a cover, or even blackmailing the press to not publish certain stories, MTF Dionysus will get it done. However, SCP-AFR is still a threat hence why Mobile Task Force Zeus-7 "Weed Trap" was created. Unlike, Dionysus-1, Zeus-7 has had zero success in capturing SCP-AFR as of late. Still the Foundation persists, in hopes that SCP-AFR's terror will finally be put to an end. 

.

SCP: Horror Movie Files Hub

[nutty1005]

28 Words, to Fight Against the Trough Period

Original Article: http://szb.dlxww.com/epaper/dlwb/pc/pic/202302/17/977d0b0e-f3f4-4008-b9b2-5474c64b3a46.jpg.1 Translator’s note: The article was published in Dalian Evening News on 17 Feb 2023. 

Recently, Douyin released the Supertopic Level chart, actor Xiao Zhan was the only “Diamond 3”, his popularity value was the sum of the 2nd and 3rd ranked traffic, his commercial value was also first among Chinese celebrities. As of the end of 2022, Xiao Zhan had as many as 35 various endorsements, he was the Chinese face rarely seen in various major shopping malls in Europe and the United States. This was still during the period where he had no dramas airing, and he was even in a “semi-quiet” state for the past 3 years, with few popular hot searches and rarely participating in variety shows.

Many people more or less knew about the 227 incident. After that, Xiao Zhan, a suddenly popular traffic star, plummeted and fell to the bottom, many endorsements were suspended, and some variety shows and programs that originally planned to invite him had to stop the plans due to the pressure from antis. Even when participating in events, in the final group photo session, he would consciously stand at the furthest position, with some distance from the people next to him, so that he could be cut off later… Faced with such a predicament, as an artist who lived off traffic and popularity, how did he move out of it?

In an interview with “Zhongxin Economic View”, Xiao Zhan used 28 words to describe his state during those few months: “Be serious when working, read when confused, think when alone, sleep when upset.”

This passage was not original by Xiao Zhan. Some would say this is Carnegie’s educational motto, while others would think it was a summary of netizen’s talk. There were many versions, some would be “read when confused, exercise when busy, think when alone”, and “do things when awake, read when confused, sleep when angry, and think when alone”. All these were meant for facing bottleneck periods, trough periods or even the darkest moments of life, career and interpersonal relationships. People should look inward, through learning, exercising, thinking and even sleeping, to return to their original intentions and remember why they set out in the first place, think about could be like at its worst, and then find the answer from the wisdom of predecessors.

This was just like a charging and restarting process. Let the mind quieten down, let the emotions soothe and relax, broaden the vision and landscape. The body was at the lowest, but the spirit would reach the peak, becoming strong and tolerant. Looking back, these previous troubles, hurtful people and past incidents, what could there be that could not be surpassed?

Xiao Zhan made the right choice after 227: he rarely spoke out, because he knew that everything he said would be wrong and would attract overwhelming abuse; he personally disbanded his fan support club, asking everyone to study hard and work hard; he temporarily set aside his work, but I believed he did not stop reading and thinking. Even after the legendary “8 Seconds of Red Sea” in Tencent Star Night in December 2020, he still insisted on staying low-key, and his gaze had changed visibly: some people would say that he was physically weak, so he went to the gym to do weight lifting and developed lovely muscles; some people would say that he did not use his own voice in acting, so he went to act in theaters, using the down-to-earth stage to hone his acting skills, hone his line skills, and learn from outstanding predecessors and peers.

The cyber terrorism then now made him a success instead. Time and time again data showing he was “massively ahead”, staying miles ahead in all kinds of rankings, making it hard for “antis” to continue their actions. 227 is about to celebrate its third anniversary, but his fans are more rational and have a wider age distribution and among them are many talented people who have personally written articles and videos to promote their idol to the world.

In the period where traffic stars are falling from grace one by one, where the Central Media criticizes the phenomenon of “desperate illiteracy”, Xiao Zhan, who has received a formal and complete university education, who knows how to use the 28 words to get through the trough period, defines himself as an “actor”, leading his fans to pursue positive energy, is especially precious. And the story of him moving out of the trough period should inspire more people.

[procrastinatingfeminist]

You are all assuming that you are the only one who will sail on this technicality. But that works both ways. The fairy said "1000 dollars". What dollars? American dollars? Ankh-Morpork dollars? Some developing country's dollars that is worth maybe an egg and a bubble-gum?

Or even if they are american dollars, what if they are measured on the worth from 500 years in the future? You do remember that inflation is a thing? You might cry, "but that is cheating!" Well, using a straw is cheating, too. What court is gonna hear your case, the US Supreme Court, the Seelie Court or Q's court from the end of times?

And what of it, if you receive that money in your bank account, but can't access it? Either there is some problem with your credentials, or the bank can't find where that money was transferred from and you end up convicted of fraud and money laundering, if not ties to (cyber) terrorism, or it is immediately eaten up by some trumped up banking charges and interest.

Even if you are the smartest/strongest/fastest person you and your friends know, there is always someone in the world who is smarter/stronger/faster than you. Don't assume that you are an exception. You know what assumptions make out of you.

A fae being stands before you.

“Every day you will receive one thousand dollars in your bank account. But every time you lift a glass to your lips to take a drink, you will hit your front teeth on the first try. Every. Time. Do you accept this deal?”

[hlekani-666]

<149> Hardstyle Session 43: Euphoricast #22

Euphoricast #22 Favourites.

00:00 GVBBZ - Echo Of You

03:11 Tom & Jame Feat. Alice Berg - Never Look Back (Azurity & OUTRAGE Remix)

06:42 Terror Weapon - Feel It

09:22 Ezenia & Sonix - Anything

13:16 Snowstylez - Fading Dreams

15:53 Hypnose - Reality

32:07 D-Charged ft. Neolite & Xantic – Aftermath

35:31 Brennan Heart - Show Your True Colors (I Am Hardstyle 2019 Anthem)

40:46 Wildstylez & D-Block & S-te-Fan - Wolves Cry

44:49 Outer Mind - Golden Hour

1:02:25 Cyber – Falling

1:05:11 Narcyz & HXL feat. Allyson - Face The Sun

1:13:33 Porter Robinson - Fellow Feeling (Wasted Penguinz Remix)

Added to playlist Finality.

1:13:33 Porter Robinson - Fellow Feeling (Wasted Penguinz Remix)

[mariacallous]

The man charged with administering Arizona’s elections isn’t concerned about the state’s ability to securely hold elections. But he’s going to have to persuade millions of other people to feel the same way.

Adrian Fontes, a Democrat, was elected Arizona’s secretary of state in 2022. A lawyer who previously worked as a prosecutor in Colorado and Arizona, and served as the Maricopa County Recorder before taking office, Fontes must now take on the role of convincing the state’s voters that its elections are legitimate.

Arizona is possibly the market leader in ridiculous election conspiracies and deniers. After former president Donald Trump falsely claimed fraud following the 2020 election, a sham audit to investigate claims of election fraud was conducted by Cyber Ninjas, the cybersecurity firm hired by the Arizona state Senate. Cyber Ninjas falsely claimed that 300 dead people voted; the firm shut down after refusing to release public records to comply with a court order.

In 2022, Arizona election workers faced violent threats, and Trump used technical glitches to stoke fear about the legitimacy of election results. Kari Lake, a prominent election denier who received Trump’s endorsement for governor, refused to concede after losing the election, and made multiple attempts to get the courts to overturn the result. (Lake is now running for Senate.)

Fontes already has his hands full in the lead-up to the 2024 election. In November, two Republican Arizona county officials, Peggy Judd and Terry Crosby, were indicted by the Arizona attorney general on felony charges of conspiracy and interference with an election officer. The charges stemmed from their alleged efforts to delay the certification of votes in the 2022 general election, citing unsubstantiated conspiracy theories. (An attorney for Crosby told Reuters there was no crime and that his client will be vindicated. Judd did not immediately respond to a request for comment.)

In an interview with WIRED, Fontes spoke about his plans to protect election workers in 2024, his thoughts on generative AI and deepfakes, and what he thinks of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk’s knowledge of Arizona’s elections.

This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.

WIRED: What is keeping you up at night?

Fontes: Well, the most critical things that are keeping me up at night don't have anything to do with the technology. It has to do with a lot of the unknowns out there. Human error being blown up by election denialists, by social media.

That's what's bothering me more than anything else. Our systems are quite good, we've got lots of checks and balances, we have a relatively decent grasp on what [threats] AI could pose. We're gonna stick with the basics in our trainings. We're gonna keep it as simple as possible for our voters so they can follow the instructions as easily and cleanly as possible.

At the end of the day, we've got to be ready for just about anything. So there's no one particular thing that's really keeping me up. It's sort of the universe of concerns that are kind of bouncing off of each other.

WIRED: I was at the Turning Point USA event this weekend, and Charlie Kirk [the founder of Turning Point USA] said onstage that elections in Arizona had become less secure. I'm wondering what you'd say to that?

Fontes: Charlie Kirk doesn't know shit about Arizona's election. So I don't know what he's talking about. Our elections are far more secure than they even were in 2020, which were the most secure elections that we've had. I'd like to hear why he thinks that. Where does he get his information from? What facts does he have to support that statement? Who has he actually spoken to in the election administration world? And why does he think that by increasing our security profile, working more closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement and technology officials, how that all makes our elections less secure?

Charlie Kirk is a grifter, who only stirs the pot for his own profit. And what he's doing is eroding the trust that Americans have in one another. That's his MO and he's free to do that under the First Amendment. But he's not paying any of the price and the consequences. He personally is shielded in his privilege, from the erosion of our democracy, from the lack of trust, and the fact that we've lost a lot of people because of the threats that his rhetoric brings to bear. So I think he should reconsider. Maybe potentially just supporting his assertions with some facts, that might be a good start.

WIRED: Can you explain why Arizona in particular attracted so many election conspiracy theories?

Fontes: One of the things that is important [to] realize about Arizona is that we are historically a place where, I will kindly say, free thinking is kind of a normal thing. You know, we don't have generations-long institutions that have really locked themselves into power for long periods of time. We don't have any royal families who made millions and millions of dollars here locally, and then invested locally. We are an amalgam of people from all over the country and all over the world. And when you have this really diverse soup of different ways of thinking and looking at things, folks might gravitate toward one space or another. And that free thinking sometimes becomes, you know, a good breeding ground for some of these conspiracy theories. It can go off the rails a little bit, once in a while. But that's okay. American democracy requires a diversity of thought. And it's our intellectual freedom that is one of our biggest strengths.

Now, we still have to agree on the outcomes of elections. That's the golden thread that holds the entire fabric of our society together. And that's the one piece of our civic culture that is now being attacked. That's different than what we've seen in the past and the conflicts that we've seen issue by issue, whether it's immigration, or abortion, or the economy or gas prices, or whatever.

WIRED: Talk to me about the relationships you have with your peers in the Arizona state government. How cooperative are they with you? And do you have any fear that they may try to undermine the results of the election?

Fontes: We have very good relationships, even with people who find themselves in the election denialism space. There are some things that we very much agree on. For example, Representative Alex Kolodin—one of the biggest election denialists, who has actually sued me several times and who was just recently disciplined by the state bar—he and I have actually worked very closely together on some issues. We disagree on a lot of stuff, but he's going to be sponsoring one of the bills that we're bringing forward to help us better and more frequently train our election officials here in Arizona. But you know, when we're sitting in a conference room behind closed doors, and the lights and cameras are not on us, generally speaking, we can find common ground when it comes to the pragmatic application of skillsets regarding the operation and administration of our elections. It's when the cameras get turned on that people sometimes go astray a little bit.

WIRED: How do you plan to protect election workers? And do you have any fears of violence at the polls or other places?

Fontes: Political violence has become a part of the regular conversation here in America. And I think that's shameful. At the end of the day, if you're threatening violence or committing acts of violence to achieve a political end, that's terrorism. To protect our election workers, we're working very closely with state, local, and federal officials. We've been increasing our security funding. We've been hardening our physical security, personnel security, information technology security, networking security across the board, working closely with CISA [Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency].

We are sending folks from that agency to every one of our counties, and they are doing surveys, they're looking at the counties to advise them. We're working with the National Guard day in and day out, to help monitor the circumstances online and in other spaces. We now have four security personnel working in different spaces in the secretary of state's office to monitor and alert when we see activities out there that might be problematic or might need further investigation. At this stage, we're doing everything we can to bring as much information to law enforcement as possible. God willing, the violence and threats of violence will go away soon, so that we can get back to the notion of just running elections as we have done for the past several generations.

WIRED: Are you personally prepared to become a target of Donald Trump and his supporters?

Fontes: Well, I'm already a target. I've already been threatened, my family's already been threatened. We are already struggling to meet my personal security needs and the security needs of my own family. This is already a reality for me, but our democracy is worth it.

When I volunteered to give my life to be a United States Marine, I didn't think that after being honorably discharged, I would continue to have to live under threat. And it's a sad day in America, where civilian officials doing civilian jobs have to suffer these kinds of threats and these kinds of violence. Is this the country that we want to live in? Do we want regular civilian activities to be the target of threats of violence or actual violence? These are Americans who were bringing it here and that's embarrassing.

WIRED: What has it been like to experience the attacks on your family and safety?

Fontes: Well, thankfully, so far, it's just been threats. And we really are grateful to law enforcement, who continue to monitor the internet and other communication channels to make sure that we stay safe. It's not pleasant. And you know, my partner, my children, we're all very cognizant of it. And it's not something that I would wish on anybody else.

WIRED: You ran a tabletop exercise [a simulation of potential scenarios in the upcoming elections] over the past few days. Was there anything that stuck out to you or surprised you?

Fontes: I think the advancing technology and generative AI really was brought home for a lot of folks in the room. One of the deepfakes [at the exercise] was created with only base information from the internet and then some free tools. They created a deepfake of me and of another elected official in Arizona, using that person's permission and some footage that they took. And that one was strikingly better. And they actually had that official speaking German, speaking Chinese, in what appeared to be really, really well-placed lip movements, eye movements, all that stuff. In another six to eight months, those technologies are going to improve.

People have always been able to lie, but the effectiveness of those lies is now augmented and significantly increased. So AI doesn't present new threats. It presents broader and deeper threats that we're already working to deal with.

WIRED: The Colorado Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Trump can't be on the ballot. Can you talk about why you have defended Trump's right to be on the ballot and what you make of the Colorado decision?

Fontes: My position is that Arizona statute obliges me to put Donald Trump on the ballot where he has already qualified for the ballot in two other states. So my position is in defense of Arizona state law and our order under the rule of law, and whether or not I think Mr. Trump ought to be on the ballot is irrelevant. I have a duty to execute the law. As for Colorado, that's a Colorado question. And I have a feeling that the United States Supreme Court will have to step in at some point.

WIRED: What would you say to an average voter who believes that elections in America and elections in Arizona are rigged?

Fontes: I would ask them if they're hearing that from elected officials who were elected in the same system that they're questioning. If you're hearing it from someone who is currently in office, they got there because they got elected, because people voted for them. And those votes actually counted. The burden has been shifted to the defender of the system instead of the person trying to accuse the system of being problematic. I want to know why. I want to see the facts that have allegedly been kept from public view, I want to see the actual evidence that has never surfaced in any state anywhere, to show that there's some kind of widespread fraud or that elections are fickle.

I want to see the facts just like [speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives] Rusty Bowers wanted to see the facts. Just like [Georgia secretary of state] Brad Raffensperger wanted to see the facts. Just like sensible Republicans and Democrats across the country have wanted to see the facts. The burden should rest on the accuser. And if someone is accusing our systems of being corrupted, they need to show us the facts that they're using to come to that conclusion. Otherwise, their accusations are empty.

[around--theworld]

🌍⚡️Hour by Hour Country-specific Updates:

🇹🇳📉 Tunisia: A report highlights the severe abuses faced by individuals in transit through Tunisia, including violence and precarious living conditions, as documented by the World Organisation Against Torture.

🇮🇳✈️ India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez inaugurated India's first private military aircraft manufacturing plant, aimed at enhancing local defense production.

🇿🇼💰 Zimbabwe: A prominent lawyer has raised concerns regarding the legal status of Zimbabwe's new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold, arguing that the legislation supporting it has expired, leading to significant depreciation.

🇰🇪⚖️ Kenya: The impeached Deputy President of Kenya has filed a petition seeking to halt impeachment proceedings, citing procedural irregularities in the High Court.

🇬🇧📊 United Kingdom: The UK Prime Minister has indicated that the upcoming budget will reflect the challenging economic conditions facing the country.

🇸��🏗️ Saudi Arabia: Construction has begun on the Mukaab, a large cube-shaped structure in Riyadh, which is part of a major urban development project.

🇧🇴🔫 Bolivia: Former President Evo Morales claims he survived an assassination attempt after gunfire was directed at his vehicle, amidst ongoing political tensions in the country.

🇬🇪🗳️ Georgia: The Georgian President has claimed that no country has proven Russian interference in elections, while calling for protests against alleged electoral fraud.

🇾🇪⛴️ Yemen: A ship was attacked in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, likely by Houthi rebels, marking a resurgence in maritime violence in the region.

🇮🇷⚖️ Iran: An Iranian-German man has been executed in Iran after being convicted on terrorism charges that his family disputes.

Cyber Threat Intelligence Updates:

🔍 Scam Alert: A rise in job scams has been reported, with scammers impersonating recruiters to deceive job seekers into providing personal information.

[cyber-crime-lawyer-in-delhi]

Bail Lawyer in Cyber Crime Case in India: Advocate Deepak

Cybercrime has emerged as a significant threat in India, with the rapid growth of digital platforms and the widespread use of the internet. Cybercrimes encompass a broad range of illegal activities, including hacking, phishing, identity theft, cyberstalking, online fraud, and more. As these crimes are committed in the virtual space, they pose unique challenges for law enforcement agencies and the judiciary. The Indian legal system, though evolving, faces the daunting task of keeping pace with technological advancements while ensuring justice is served.

One of the critical aspects of cybercrime cases is securing bail, which can be particularly challenging given the nature of the offenses. The courts often consider cybercrimes as severe violations, given their potential to cause widespread harm. In such scenarios, having an experienced bail lawyer in cybercrime cases, like Advocate Deepak, is crucial. This blog will delve into the complexities of cybercrime in India, the role of a bail lawyer, and why Advocate Deepak is considered a leading expert in this field.

Understanding Cyber Crime in India

Cybercrime is defined as any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device, or a network. It can range from hacking into personal accounts to large-scale attacks on financial institutions. The Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, is the primary legislation governing cybercrimes in India. This Act, along with certain provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), deals with offenses such as unauthorized access to computer systems, data theft, and cyber terrorism.

The complexity of cybercrime cases stems from the technical nature of the offenses and the need for specialized knowledge to investigate and prosecute them effectively. The consequences of cybercrimes can be far-reaching, affecting individuals, businesses, and even national security. As such, the judiciary often takes a stringent view of such cases, which can make obtaining bail a challenging process.

A bail lawyer in cybercrime cases plays a crucial role in navigating these complexities. The lawyer must not only be well-versed in the relevant laws but also possess a deep understanding of the technology involved. Advocate Deepak, with his extensive experience in cybercrime cases, has established himself as a trusted legal expert who can effectively represent clients seeking bail in such cases.

The Role of a Bail Lawyer in Cyber Crime Cases

The role of a bail lawyer in cybercrime cases is multifaceted. The lawyer's primary responsibility is to secure bail for the accused, ensuring that they are not subjected to undue incarceration during the trial process. However, this is easier said than done, especially in cybercrime cases where the courts are often wary of the potential risks involved in granting bail.

A bail lawyer must present a strong case for bail, highlighting factors such as the accused's background, the nature of the offense, and the evidence (or lack thereof) against them. The lawyer must also address the court's concerns regarding the accused's potential to tamper with evidence, influence witnesses, or commit further offenses if released on bail.

In cybercrime cases, the technical aspects of the offense can play a significant role in the bail proceedings. The lawyer must be able to explain these aspects to the court in a manner that is both accurate and understandable. This requires a deep understanding of the technology involved, as well as the legal implications of the offense.

Advocate Deepak, with his expertise in cybercrime law, has successfully secured bail for numerous clients facing charges under the IT Act and other related statutes. His ability to present a compelling case for bail, combined with his technical knowledge, makes him a sought-after lawyer in cybercrime cases.

Challenges in Securing Bail in Cyber Crime Cases

Securing bail in cybercrime cases presents unique challenges that are not typically encountered in other types of criminal cases. One of the primary challenges is the court's perception of cybercrimes as sophisticated offenses that can have far-reaching consequences. This perception often leads to a more stringent approach towards granting bail, with the courts being particularly cautious about the potential risks involved.

Another challenge is the technical nature of the evidence in cybercrime cases. Unlike traditional crimes, where the evidence may be more tangible (e.g., physical objects, eyewitness testimony), cybercrime cases often involve digital evidence, which can be more complex to understand and present in court. The bail lawyer must be able to interpret and explain this evidence in a way that supports their client's case for bail.

Furthermore, cybercrimes often have a cross-jurisdictional element, with the offense being committed from one location but affecting victims in multiple locations. This can complicate the legal proceedings and make it more difficult to secure bail. The lawyer must navigate these jurisdictional issues and present a strong argument for why their client should be granted bail despite the complexities of the case.

Advocate Deepak has a proven track record of overcoming these challenges in cybercrime cases. His in-depth understanding of both the legal and technical aspects of these cases allows him to effectively address the court's concerns and secure bail for his clients.

Advocate Deepak: Expertise in Cyber Crime Bail Cases

Advocate Deepak is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in handling cybercrime cases in India. His expertise in this area of law is backed by a deep understanding of the IT Act and related statutes, as well as a keen insight into the technical aspects of cybercrimes. Over the years, he has represented numerous clients in cybercrime cases, successfully securing bail in many instances.

What sets Advocate Deepak apart is his ability to combine his legal acumen with a strong grasp of the technology involved in cybercrimes. This unique combination allows him to present a compelling case for bail, addressing both the legal and technical aspects of the offense. His meticulous approach to preparing bail applications, coupled with his persuasive arguments in court, has earned him a reputation as one of the leading bail lawyers in cybercrime cases in India.

In addition to his legal practice, Advocate Deepak is also known for his commitment to educating others about cyber law. He regularly conducts seminars and workshops on cybercrime and the law, sharing his knowledge and expertise with fellow lawyers, law enforcement officers, and the general public. This commitment to education further enhances his reputation as a thought leader in the field of cyber law.

Why Choose Advocate Deepak for Cyber Crime Bail Cases?

Choosing the right lawyer is crucial when dealing with cybercrime cases, especially when it comes to securing bail. Advocate Deepak's extensive experience and proven track record make him an ideal choice for anyone facing charges under the IT Act or related statutes. Here are a few reasons why Advocate Deepak stands out as a top bail lawyer in cybercrime cases:

Expertise in Cyber Law: Advocate Deepak has a deep understanding of the laws governing cybercrimes in India, including the IT Act, IPC provisions, and other relevant statutes. His expertise allows him to effectively navigate the legal complexities of cybercrime cases.

Technical Knowledge: In addition to his legal expertise, Advocate Deepak possesses a strong understanding of the technology involved in cybercrimes. This knowledge is crucial in interpreting and presenting digital evidence in court, as well as in addressing the technical aspects of the offense.

Proven Track Record: Over the years, Advocate Deepak has successfully secured bail for numerous clients facing cybercrime charges. His ability to present a strong case for bail, combined with his persuasive arguments, has earned him a reputation as a leading bail lawyer in cybercrime cases.

Personalized Approach: Advocate Deepak takes a personalized approach to each case, carefully considering the unique circumstances and challenges involved. He works closely with his clients to understand their needs and concerns, and he tailors his legal strategy accordingly.

Commitment to Justice: Advocate Deepak is committed to ensuring that his clients receive fair treatment under the law. He is dedicated to protecting their rights and securing the best possible outcome in their cases.

Cybercrime cases in India present unique challenges, particularly when it comes to securing bail. The technical nature of these offenses, combined with the potential for widespread harm, often leads to a stringent approach by the courts. In such cases, having an experienced bail lawyer like Advocate Deepak can make all the difference.

Advocate Deepak's expertise in cybercrime law, combined with his deep understanding of the technology involved, allows him to effectively represent clients in bail proceedings. His proven track record of success, personalized approach, and commitment to justice make him a top choice for anyone facing cybercrime charges in India.

If you or someone you know is facing a cybercrime charge and needs assistance with securing bail, Advocate Deepak is the lawyer to turn to. With his extensive experience and expertise, you can be confident that your case is in capable hands.

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