A Digital Blackout Triggers the National Firewall
A simple failure in the power supply to the government's central server causes a minor digital blackout. Immediately, the authorities declare a state of emergency on the network, claiming that a coordinated attack puts national security at risk and demands immediate action. This event, whose origin is still unclear, becomes the ideal pretext for extreme measures. 🔌
Total Isolation Protocol Activated
From critical infrastructures, such as communication towers and official buildings, barriers of an electric blue tone emerge. These connect to form a gigantic dome over the city, the so-called National Firewall. Instantly, access to the global network is blocked. Citizens can only connect to a strictly controlled intranet by the regime, which filters every byte of information entering or leaving. 🛡️
Features of the new digital ecosystem:- Absolute isolation: The external network becomes completely inaccessible, creating a closed digital environment.
- Governmental intranet: The only access point, where the government decides what content is published and consumed.
- Information filtering: Any data considered not aligned with the official discourse is processed and censored.
The most impenetrable firewall does not protect from external threats, but encloses those it should serve.
Surveillance Implemented Under the Pretext of Security
This system not only isolates but also constantly monitors. Every device connected to the internal network comes under permanent scrutiny. Monitoring algorithms track communication patterns and alert on any deviation from the established norms. Digital freedoms are suspended indefinitely. The government argues that this drastic measure is temporary and vital to ensure stability, but the population perceives that the control has come to stay. 👁️
Activated control mechanisms:- Device scrutiny: Every connected smartphone, computer, or tablet is analyzed.
- Algorithmic tracking: Anomalous patterns in messages, searches, and connections are sought.
- Automatic alerts: The system notifies any behavior considered outside the norm.