How can the internal mechanics and incentives of data surveillance economy be leveraged by malicious actors for hybrid warfare?

The study will be exploratory in nature with literature review on the prospects of how the contemporary surveillance capitalism practices online can be abused by malicious actors. Primary platforms of research will be Google, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Case studies of well-known incidents will be taken and lessons will be drawn in light of National Security Policy of Pakistan.

MRQ: How does Surveillance capitalism mechanism endanger National security?

SRQ 1: How can the internal mechanics and incentives of data surveillance economy be leveraged by malicious actors for hybrid warfare?

SRQ 2: What are the threats to Pakistan in light of NSP and ways to counter this surveillance capitalism enabled warfare?

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Methods & Framework:

An exploratory research methodology will be adopted during the course of this research with qualitative research approach. Framework for undertaking the research is as follows:

a. Research population will be non probabilistic using the purposive sampling method.

b.For the purpose of the study variables will be as follows:

– Independent variable: collection of target behavioural data by malicious actor.
Dependent variables: National security (Traditional security, Human security, Internal security)

d. Data collection methodology will be surveys and case studies.

d. Data will be understood using thematic and textual analysis.

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