It is common knowledge that Pakistani women are unsafe outside of their homes. It’s uncommon knowledge how these same women are unsafe inside of their homes also. I’m not just writing about pervert uncles, cousins, stepfathers or housekeepers indulging in molestation and harassment. Take a look at what’s in your hand, lap, desktop or the charger next to you. You will see a tablet, a smartphone, a laptop or a desktop; devices being utilised from the comfort of your home, devices that virtually transport and connect you to possibly anyone you desire, devices you archive your pictures and videos in, devices that make you fill out your visa applications, job interviews and what not. Imagine getting up one morning and not being able to login to your Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc. Post the feeling of dread and disbelief, you finally realise that somebody hacked into your account and your iCloud and now has access to every picture, video, private chat and DM you had ever sent or kept. Imagine consulting friends at first to help you retrieve, but in vain, imagine running to the concerned government departments and then the cybercrimes unit as well, only to be turned…
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Social media hack, private pictures leak, link-up rumours: women and their right to privacy
