Editorial
Virtual attack boxes meet hacktivism
Over a decade ago, whenever I wanted to test new malware or explore a new attack vector, I always executed them in the wild. I searched for vulnerable computer networks by exploiting weaknesses in remote desktop protocols, and then executed. I didn’t consider the maliciousness of my research methods until it all caught up with me.
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The link between stressed employees and cybersecurity risks
A cursory glance through the news headlines each day should make it no surprise that we're generally a stressed bunch, but the scale of worry is nonetheless quite stark.
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Virtual working can be stressful – how to do it right
Research from Gallup suggests that workers were the most pessimistic about their living standards since the company started measuring this in 2009, with around a third experiencing anger, stress, and sadness at work.
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AI everywhere: CES 2024's vision of an interconnected, intelligent world
CES is seen as a global stage for innovation showcasing tomorrow's products. This year, it should be no surprise that AI-branded products dominated conversations. It was everywhere, from AI refrigerators and innovative meat grills to AI-powered pet care, baby cry translators, intelligent mirrors, anti-snoring pillows, and the expansion of AI technology from PCs to automobiles.
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Cybernews podcast #22: ditching Chrome and other tech resolutions for 2024
In this week’s episode, the Cybernews crew is diving into tech resolutions and looking into ways we can do a digital detox, reclaim our privacy online, and save some money.
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CES 2024: spatial computing, smart homes, and revolutionary pet tech
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is once again dividing audiences. Depending on your viewpoint, it either stands as a beacon of innovation or is just another tech show losing its relevance in a world dominated by a handful of big tech companies.
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CES 2024 unwrapped: flying cars, AI mirrors, and the dawn of transparent TVs
Dive into the future at CES 2024: from AI-assisted snooze to sky-high commutes and transparent TVs – explore today's tech marvels and tomorrow's possibilities!
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The hidden truth behind e-receipts: are they a privacy backdoor?
Every piece of shared information leaves a digital footprint. But while customer data is a gold mine for the e-commerce industry, the emergence of e-receipts could be another way to collect private data.
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These apps could resurrect your relatives using artificial intelligence
Many have reported strange phone calls coming from beyond the grave. Quora is riddled with comments regarding calls from lost loved ones. Is this possible? Can you contact your fallen family and friends after death? With AI, necromancy has never been easier.
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Book review: “Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs” about your right to privacy
Kerry Howley’s new book “Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs” tells the story of whistleblowing in America. It’s wild and funny. But it’s also serious in showing us how lazy we’ve become when it comes to dealing with the bottomless digital ocean.
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New ways that law enforcement spies: push notifications
On December 6th, news sources revealed law enforcement can and has been conducting surveillance on iOS and Android devices by eavesdropping on push notifications, irrespective of whether users of these smart devices employ end-to-end encryption.
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Embracing digital privacy: the best browser options for 2024
Unlock the secrets to safeguarding your digital footprint with our in-depth analysis. You’ll learn why the switch to a privacy-focused web browser in 2024 might be your smartest move to start the year.
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From AI to sustainability: what to expect at CES 2024
Discover the future of technology as 'AI Everywhere' takes over CES 2024, where cutting-edge innovations meet the critical eye of sustainability. Delve into our comprehensive preview now!
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OpChildSafety parental guidelines
It was just another day in Oceanside, California, back in 1989. I was walking by myself along the sidewalk around the school on my way to the bus stop.
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Cybernews podcast #21: “We break the law but for good reasons” – with hacker GhostExodus
To kick off 2024, the first episode of the Cybernews podcast “Through A Glass Darkly '' is hosting Jesse William McGraw, renowned in the infosec realm as GhostExodus
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Inequality recap: women, tech conferences, and objectification
The latest year-end report on gender inequality in tech reveals bias against women continues to be an issue within the workplace – and the technology industry as a whole. Will the 'Boys Club' ever truly be dismantled?
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2024 digital detox guide: Essential tips for wellness and unplugging
In the vast expanse of the digital age, we have become slaves to our devices, leaving us feeling negative and deflated. If you struggle to escape from technology, a digital detox might be in the cards for your future.
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How AI will change the future of mass surveillance
The most worrying aspect of using AI by governments appears in their endeavor to exploit the capabilities of AI to monitor people – unlawfully – on a large scale.
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These five Sci-Fi movies predicted future technologies
Film is the cornerstone of modern society, allowing us to conceptualize unique ideas yet to be realized. Movies like Back to the Future predicted the advent of virtual reality, and films such as Ex Machina warned us of the dangers of AI. But what other movies have predicted 21st-century technologies?
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Streaming in 2024: more content, licenses, bundles, and ads
After a long period of focusing on growth and frustrating consumers with price hikes, the world’s largest streaming platforms seem to have understood that profitability is compatible with more consumer satisfaction.
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