Editorial

I kept adding network defenses at home until my girlfriend started screaming

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I set up an experiment: how far can I push home network security, blocking ads, trackers, and all sorts of dangerous links, before my girlfriend notices anything? It was fine until her Reels stopped working, and she started suspecting me of spying on her. But the real danger is that you should never trust your internet provider, a public WiFi, or especially your boyfriend to provide settings for your connection. Use VPN.
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The Kafkaesque world around us

We praise mediocrity, mock genuine effort, and fight our battles online.
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AI is not hype anymore – it’s leverage, super users say

Some still call the artificial intelligence (AI) craze a bubble, but others have decided to use the new technology for work and now say they can’t imagine their life without it. These are called AI super users, and these are their stories.
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If we don’t take cybersecurity seriously, maybe AI will

As we keep guarding our most precious data with laughably weak passwords, it’s no surprise that companies are looking to replace us with artificial intelligence (AI).
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DIY 2.5 Gbps router for under $200: I’ve built a network beast

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When I was on a quest to set up my home network, I spent countless hours researching all the possible solutions and hardware combinations. Here’s everything I wish I had known in the beginning.
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From niche to mainstream: the benefits and security of eSIMs

eSIM market is poised to grow as the price for the service declines and users prefer a more eco-friendly connection...
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Making remote work healthy

Health and well-being are crucial aspects of all of our lives, and it’s increasingly clear that work plays a major part in things.
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What an OpenAI-powered social feed could look like

In recent weeks, our newsfeeds have been filled with friends and family posting miniature versions of themselves. The trend continues to go viral, despite the concerns about energy consumption and the sustainability of using heavy computational resources for a social post.
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When the rain hits Spain, there’s trouble

Spain and Portugal plunged into darkness this week as a massive power outage knocked out infrastructure across the Iberian Peninsula. It is a lesson in the need to prepare for the unexpected.
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How I turned ChatGPT into an intelligence analyst

With ChatGPT’s ability to recognize patterns, I decided to take ChatGPT to the next level, and the results were insane.
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Black Mirror to reality: AI errors, hospital hacks, and the password crisis

Last week, I had a little bit of fun listing some of the disturbing technology trends portrayed in Black Mirror Season 7. This week, I’m back to listing the sneaky and dangerous digital trends that come to haunt us in real life.
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Iranian hackers: how Stuxnet sparked a wave of cyber offensives

Iranian hackers are targeting US politics and infrastructure with gradually growing sophistication.
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Black Mirror episodes that are all too real (IMO)

Black Mirror will grace our screens for a seventh time, and Cybernews has analyzed which episodes hit too close to home.
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The most destructive cyber weapon ever used – Cybernews documentary

Systems in Ukraine and a few worldwide were infected using powerful malware, showing people across the world what cyberwar really looks like.
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Are you swimming in champagne and eating caviar for breakfast, too?

Are you bored of the news – or is the truth just too terrifying to face?
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Lazarus and other North Korean threats: how hackers steal billions from US companies

We examine how an isolated and poor country manages to profit at the expense of others.
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Why it’s okay to feel “meh” about your job sometimes

Stop managing the vibe in the office. Thank you.
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Threats sneak up on us in the most unexpected ways

The newsletter discusses various cybersecurity threats, including AI smuggling, webcam vulnerabilities, government spyware, privacy concerns with big tech, and security flaws in Apple Store apps.
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