Imminent Crackdown:Govt to Enforce Internet Firewall, Ban SM, & Target DM

[Masud Rajaa]

As the government moves towards cracking down on digital journalists and potentially banning social media sites, platforms like Siasat.pk face a challenge in staying connected with the people. With the website already banned in Pakistan, what strategies should be adopted? I'm eager to hear everyone's ideas. One suggestion I have is for Siasat's admin to cultivate a mailing list of 1 million subscribers for regular updates. What are your thoughts on this approach?

Imminent Crackdown:Govt to Enforce Internet Firewall, Ban SM, & Target Digital Media

 

[Aliimran1]

 

[Raiwind-Destroyer]

All the IMF dollars pumped in Napaak fooj arses made them powerful again to fuk Pakistanis as always

 

[wasiqjaved]

As the government moves towards cracking down on digital journalists and potentially banning social media sites, platforms like Siasat.pk face a challenge in staying connected with the people. With the website already banned in Pakistan, what strategies should be adopted? I'm eager to hear everyone's ideas. One suggestion I have is for Siasat's admin to cultivate a mailing list of 1 million subscribers for regular updates. What are your thoughts on this approach?

Imminent Crackdown:Govt to Enforce Internet Firewall, Ban SM, & Target Digital Media

You first have to identify the methods which govt. employ to block websites, URL, IP addresses. Here's an example:

1. DNS Filtering: Govt can instruct ISPs to block access to specific websites by tampering with DNS. DNS filtering involves preventing users from resolving domain name of blocked website to its corresponding IP address. As a result, users attempting to access website are unable to reach it.
2. IP Address Blocking: In addition to DNS filtering, govt can directly block access to websites by instructing ISPs to block traffic to specific IP addresses associated with targeted websites. This method prevents users from accessing websites regardless of domain name used.
3. URL Filtering: Govt can use URL filtering to block access to specific web pages or URLs within website while allowing access to rest of the site. This method allows for more granular control over content that is accessible to users.
4. Deep Packet Inspection (DPI): DPI is a technology used by some govts to inspect content of data packets transmitted over internet. By analyzing content of packets, govts can identify and block specific websites or types of content, even if they are encrypted.
5. Legal Measures: Govt may also pass laws or regulations that empower authorities to order blocking or removal of certain websites deemed to be in violation of local laws or regulations. ISPs are then required to comply with these orders and block access to targeted websites.

Some of the more complex/advanced method of blocking are:

1. Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) with Packet Filtering: DPI not only inspects the headers of data packets but also payload (actual content) of packets. With packet filtering, govts can analyze content of packets in real-time and selectively block or allow access to websites based on keywords, URLs, or other criteria.
2. Application Layer Filtering: This involves inspecting and filtering traffic at application layer of network stack. Govts may employ advanced filtering techniques to target specific applications or protocols used to access websites, such as HTTP, HTTPS, or VPN protocols.
3. SSL/TLS Interception (HTTPS Inspection): To monitor and control encrypted HTTPS traffic, govts may implement SSL/TLS interception, also known as HTTPS inspection or SSL decryption. This involves intercepting SSL/TLS-encrypted connections, decrypting the traffic, inspecting its contents, and then re-encrypting it before forwarding it to its destination. By doing so, they can analyze and potentially block access to specific websites even if they are using HTTPS encryption.
4. Dynamic Blocking and Evasion Techniques: Govts may continuously adapt their blocking methods to counter circumvention techniques used by individuals and organizations. This may involve dynamically updating blocklists, deploying evasion-resistant filtering systems, or using machine learning algorithms to detect and block previously unknown circumvention methods.
5. Collaboration with ISPs and Technology Companies: Governments may collaborate with ISPs and technology companies to develop and deploy custom censorship tools or hardware-level filtering mechanisms. They may also leverage legal and regulatory pressure to compel technology companies to comply with censorship demands or provide access to user data for surveillance purposes.

 

[Asad Mujtaba]

You first have to identify the methods which govt. employ to block websites, URL, IP addresses. Here's an example:

1. DNS Filtering: Govt can instruct ISPs to block access to specific websites by tampering with DNS. DNS filtering involves preventing users from resolving domain name of blocked website to its corresponding IP address. As a result, users attempting to access website are unable to reach it.
2. IP Address Blocking: In addition to DNS filtering, govt can directly block access to websites by instructing ISPs to block traffic to specific IP addresses associated with targeted websites. This method prevents users from accessing websites regardless of domain name used.
3. URL Filtering: Govt can use URL filtering to block access to specific web pages or URLs within website while allowing access to rest of the site. This method allows for more granular control over content that is accessible to users.
4. Deep Packet Inspection (DPI): DPI is a technology used by some govts to inspect content of data packets transmitted over internet. By analyzing content of packets, govts can identify and block specific websites or types of content, even if they are encrypted.
5. Legal Measures: Govt may also pass laws or regulations that empower authorities to order blocking or removal of certain websites deemed to be in violation of local laws or regulations. ISPs are then required to comply with these orders and block access to targeted websites.

Some of the more complex/advanced method of blocking are:

1. Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) with Packet Filtering: DPI not only inspects the headers of data packets but also payload (actual content) of packets. With packet filtering, govts can analyze content of packets in real-time and selectively block or allow access to websites based on keywords, URLs, or other criteria.
2. Application Layer Filtering: This involves inspecting and filtering traffic at application layer of network stack. Govts may employ advanced filtering techniques to target specific applications or protocols used to access websites, such as HTTP, HTTPS, or VPN protocols.
3. SSL/TLS Interception (HTTPS Inspection): To monitor and control encrypted HTTPS traffic, govts may implement SSL/TLS interception, also known as HTTPS inspection or SSL decryption. This involves intercepting SSL/TLS-encrypted connections, decrypting the traffic, inspecting its contents, and then re-encrypting it before forwarding it to its destination. By doing so, they can analyze and potentially block access to specific websites even if they are using HTTPS encryption.
4. Dynamic Blocking and Evasion Techniques: Govts may continuously adapt their blocking methods to counter circumvention techniques used by individuals and organizations. This may involve dynamically updating blocklists, deploying evasion-resistant filtering systems, or using machine learning algorithms to detect and block previously unknown circumvention methods.
5. Collaboration with ISPs and Technology Companies: Governments may collaborate with ISPs and technology companies to develop and deploy custom censorship tools or hardware-level filtering mechanisms. They may also leverage legal and regulatory pressure to compel technology companies to comply with censorship demands or provide access to user data for surveillance purposes.

If you have visited any of the Arab countries, you can see the fire wall they use is pretty effective. You can not use the services they have blocked including VPN.

Reaching out to the followers via email could be an effective strategy

 

[wasiqjaved]

If you have visited any of the Arab countries, you can see the fire wall they use is pretty effective. You can not use the services they have blocked including VPN.

Reaching out to the followers via email could be an effective strategy

People still use VPN's in UAE to circumvent ban. They have employed machine-learning techniques in terms of IP Blocking, DNS Poisoning and Application Layer Blocking (i.e. Keyword Blocking). Which essentially means that if I use standard VPN connections for some time, their firewall would know through DPI method and eventually mark VPN's IP addresses as redflags. Obviously, each country have deployed their own way of analyzing traffic patterns to detect anomalies or suspicious behavior that would indicate VPN usage. Hence, it's advisable to always do the following:

1. Choose a Reliable VPN Service: Select a reputable VPN provider that prioritizes user privacy and security. Look for providers that offer strong encryption, a no-logs policy, and have a history of standing up to government pressure to disclose user data.
2. Use Strong Encryption: Ensure that your VPN uses robust encryption protocols like OpenVPN or WireGuard. These protocols encrypt your internet traffic, making it unreadable to third parties, including government agencies.
3. Enable Kill Switch: A kill switch is a feature that automatically shuts down your internet connection if the VPN connection drops unexpectedly. This prevents your traffic from being exposed to the internet without VPN protection, especially if government surveillance is active.
4. Use Obfuscated Servers: Some VPN providers offer obfuscated servers that disguise VPN traffic as regular HTTPS traffic, making it harder for governments to detect and block VPN usage.
5. Avoid DNS Leaks: Make sure your VPN client is configured to use the VPN's DNS servers rather than your ISP's DNS servers. DNS leaks can reveal your browsing activity to your ISP and potentially to government surveillance.
6. Use Tor over VPN: For additional anonymity, consider using Tor over VPN. This involves connecting to a VPN server before accessing the Tor network, providing an extra layer of encryption and obscuring your IP address from both your ISP and the Tor network.
7. Regularly Update VPN Software: Keep your VPN software up to date to ensure you have the latest security patches and features that protect against government surveillance and other threats.
8. Be Mindful of VPN Jurisdiction: Choose a VPN provider based in a jurisdiction with strong privacy laws and a history of respecting user privacy. Avoid VPN providers based in countries with intrusive surveillance laws or those known to cooperate with government surveillance programs.
9. Use Additional Privacy Tools: Consider using additional privacy tools such as encrypted messaging apps, secure email services, and browser extensions that block tracking and enhance online privacy.

Remember that internet censorship tools are pretty cheap to deploy and won't cost govt. too much. While these measures can help enhance privacy and security when using a VPN, it's important to remember that no technology can guarantee complete anonymity. Be aware of the potential risks and limitations of VPNs and take appropriate precautions to protect your privacy online.

 

[Shehbaz]

 

[TruthWillOut]

People of pakistan know a few things and those are hard to reverse


1 . they absolutely love imran khan and will vote for him even pti has a thousand election symbols.
2 they hate pmln ppp fazlu and mqm
3 they despise generals and pakistani army role in politics and election manipulation.

The generation which are under 22 is more daring and in future you actually see an inqilaab. The generation is the true Imran khans generation.

 

[tahirmajid]

As the government moves towards cracking down on digital journalists and potentially banning social media sites, platforms like Siasat.pk face a challenge in staying connected with the people. With the website already banned in Pakistan, what strategies should be adopted? I'm eager to hear everyone's ideas. One suggestion I have is for Siasat's admin to cultivate a mailing list of 1 million subscribers for regular updates. What are your thoughts on this approach?

Imminent Crackdown:Govt to Enforce Internet Firewall, Ban SM, & Target Digital Media

No, it will not work, Better solution is to make other plateforms which also run parallel, once a plateform down, keep ready it's alternate, then make list of subscriber and viewers and inform them

 

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[desiexchange]

As the government moves towards cracking down on digital journalists and potentially banning social media sites, platforms like Siasat.pk face a challenge in staying connected with the people. With the website already banned in Pakistan, what strategies should be adopted? I'm eager to hear everyone's ideas. One suggestion I have is for Siasat's admin to cultivate a mailing list of 1 million subscribers for regular updates. What are your thoughts on this approach?

Imminent Crackdown:Govt to Enforce Internet Firewall, Ban SM, & Target Digital Media

 

[desiexchange]

I totally concur with your email idea.

 

[Masud Rajaa]

F the rogue army

 

[Munawarkhan]

If you have visited any of the Arab countries, you can see the fire wall they use is pretty effective. You can not use the services they have blocked including VPN.

Reaching out to the followers via email could be an effective strategy

with VPN you can access all blocked sites.

 

[Will_Bite]

You first have to identify the methods which govt. employ to block websites, URL, IP addresses. Here's an example:

1. DNS Filtering: Govt can instruct ISPs to block access to specific websites by tampering with DNS. DNS filtering involves preventing users from resolving domain name of blocked website to its corresponding IP address. As a result, users attempting to access website are unable to reach it.
2. IP Address Blocking: In addition to DNS filtering, govt can directly block access to websites by instructing ISPs to block traffic to specific IP addresses associated with targeted websites. This method prevents users from accessing websites regardless of domain name used.
3. URL Filtering: Govt can use URL filtering to block access to specific web pages or URLs within website while allowing access to rest of the site. This method allows for more granular control over content that is accessible to users.
4. Deep Packet Inspection (DPI): DPI is a technology used by some govts to inspect content of data packets transmitted over internet. By analyzing content of packets, govts can identify and block specific websites or types of content, even if they are encrypted.
5. Legal Measures: Govt may also pass laws or regulations that empower authorities to order blocking or removal of certain websites deemed to be in violation of local laws or regulations. ISPs are then required to comply with these orders and block access to targeted websites.

Some of the more complex/advanced method of blocking are:

1. Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) with Packet Filtering: DPI not only inspects the headers of data packets but also payload (actual content) of packets. With packet filtering, govts can analyze content of packets in real-time and selectively block or allow access to websites based on keywords, URLs, or other criteria.
2. Application Layer Filtering: This involves inspecting and filtering traffic at application layer of network stack. Govts may employ advanced filtering techniques to target specific applications or protocols used to access websites, such as HTTP, HTTPS, or VPN protocols.
3. SSL/TLS Interception (HTTPS Inspection): To monitor and control encrypted HTTPS traffic, govts may implement SSL/TLS interception, also known as HTTPS inspection or SSL decryption. This involves intercepting SSL/TLS-encrypted connections, decrypting the traffic, inspecting its contents, and then re-encrypting it before forwarding it to its destination. By doing so, they can analyze and potentially block access to specific websites even if they are using HTTPS encryption.
4. Dynamic Blocking and Evasion Techniques: Govts may continuously adapt their blocking methods to counter circumvention techniques used by individuals and organizations. This may involve dynamically updating blocklists, deploying evasion-resistant filtering systems, or using machine learning algorithms to detect and block previously unknown circumvention methods.
5. Collaboration with ISPs and Technology Companies: Governments may collaborate with ISPs and technology companies to develop and deploy custom censorship tools or hardware-level filtering mechanisms. They may also leverage legal and regulatory pressure to compel technology companies to comply with censorship demands or provide access to user data for surveillance purposes.

Pakistan is a 4th World country.
Internet service is so horrible. It's like living in the 90s. Net a Raha hai? Nai a raha.slow hai...Ruk Gaya....chal para... bandwidth throttling..... idiotic behaviour

Smart folks are using vpns successfully. Plus siasat.pk is alive on Facebook forums.
They don't realise that they can't compete with the tech savvy youngsters