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South Korea’s Fiery Fiasco: Datacenter Fire Sparks E-Government Shutdown! 🚒🔥

A datacenter fire in South Korea has set over 600 e-government services ablaze, leaving citizens relying on phone lists and social media for help. Meanwhile, India mandates two-factor authentication for digital payments, and GreatFire.org releases a VPN to battle the Great Firewall. The drama in tech never stops!

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Looks like South Korea found out the hard way that putting all your eggs in one fiery basket is a risky business. Meanwhile, DJI’s attempts to prove it’s just a humble drone-maker go down in legal flames, and India is set to make digital payments a two-step tango. And as China’s Great Firewall tries to slam shut, GreatFire.org is here with a VPN crowbar. Oh, and APNIC wants its board members to stick around longer to enjoy the show. Grab the popcorn, folks!

Key Points:

  • A datacenter fire in South Korea took over 600 e-government services offline.
  • DJI lost a lawsuit against the USA over alleged ties to the Chinese military.
  • India mandates two-factor authentication for digital payments by 2026.
  • GreatFire.org launches a VPN to combat China’s internet censorship.
  • APNIC proposes extending executive council terms from two to three years.

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