As the world watches the events unfold in Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of Kabul, the chaotic images of troops patrolling the streets with guns can leave the initial impression of a century-old, Lawrence of Arabia-type conflict with little or no technology involved.
However, as we watch images of Afghanistan residents showing blue cards on their smartphones to CNN reporters, the on-the-ground reality is much different. Indeed, the Internet access has been generally pretty reliable in Kabul, and many people trying to contact others around the world are relying on technology and a long list of apps to communicate with friends and relatives trying to help.
There are numerous tech and cybersecurity stories emerging from this situation that deserve significant attention. Some of these stories provide good news, while others … not so much.
Here is a sampling of related headlines:
The Washington…
