Assignment #7 - The BK-16 Incident and Arsenal Report Analysis
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Assignment 7: The BK-16 Incident and Arsenal Report Analysis
Objective
In this assignment, you will reverse engineer a binary executable using GDB to discover a hidden password. The goal is to practice debugging and reverse engineering techniques.
Tasks
- Summary and Context:
- Summarize the historical significance of the Bhima Koregaon battle.
- Explain the events of the 200th anniversary and the subsequent protests.
- The BK-16 Arrests:
- Detail who the BK-16 are and the charges brought against them.
- Discuss the legal basis for their arrest under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
- Arsenal Report Findings:
- Summarize the key findings of the Arsenal report regarding the digital evidence.
- Explain how malware was used to plant documents on the accused’s devices.
- Implications:
- Discuss the implications of the Arsenal report findings on the integrity of the judicial process.
- Reflect on the potential misuse of digital forensics in legal cases.
- Analyze the impact of the BK-16 case on civil liberties and human rights in India.
- Review and Analysis:
- Watch the provided segment of the YouTube live stream and summarize the key points discussed by the speaker.
- Research and summarize at least two articles from the Washington Post on the Bhima Koregaon case.
Submission Guidelines
- Submit your answers in a single document.
- Ensure all sources are properly cited in APA format.
- Your analysis should be comprehensive, with each task addressed in detail.
Grading Criteria
- Comprehensiveness and depth of analysis
- Clarity and coherence of writing
- Proper citation and use of resources
- Critical thinking and reflection on the implications
Questions
- What are the historical and symbolic significances of the Battle of Bhima Koregaon?
- Who are the BK-16, and what charges have been brought against them?
- What are the key findings of the Arsenal report, and how do they affect the judicial process?
- What are the broader implications of the BK-16 case on civil liberties and digital forensics?
Resources
- The Guardian article
- Internet Freedom Foundation article
- The linked Arsenal reports from the above article: Arsenal Reports
- YouTube live stream (watch from 15:35-26:53)