How Technology Democratization is Changing the Face of Guerrilla Warfare

Technology has forever changed our world in new and exciting ways, but with that has new opportunities that can be utilized for good or for not-so-good activities. Unfortunately, the same technological advances that are saving lives every day provide criminals far and wide with new tools and platforms to be leveraged. In some cases, technology has encouraged criminal activity with the development of anonymity. No longer would an individual need to plan a bank heist to steal money; they could steal money and stay in a room thousands of miles away and never be seen or heard. This phenomenon has also trickled down to developing nations, arming the modern urban guerrilla with a new tool kit to exploit. As a result, insurgents have become more lethal than ever due to these technologies.