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Zarif Faiaz

Zarif Faiaz is a journalist, communications specialist, and a tech-policy researcher based out of Dhaka. He is the editor of the Tech & Startup section at The Daily Star and a fellow at the Tech Global Institute. Reach him at faiaz@thedailystar.net.

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The meek responses to cyberattacks showcase how authorities fail to comprehend the dangers of these security breaches.
14 July 2023
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Hackers feast on government sites

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