Editorial
EU's proposal to combat online child abuse would put kids in more danger, expert says
No one argues – nor should they – that fighting online child abuse is not vital. But the European Union is choosing a risky direction that would endanger end-to-end encryption, Callum Voge, a tech policy researcher, says.
Read more about EU's proposal to combat online child abuse would put kids in more danger, expert says
Netflix will annoy you into paying up for your account
With Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing set to begin in the coming months, many are still wondering what it is going to look like. It seems that the plan is to keep bothering you with prompts to verify devices – until you run out of patience.
Read more about Netflix will annoy you into paying up for your account
AI in the office: How ChatGPT could change the way we use Microsoft Office
Despite Google's position as the leading search engine and the growing popularity of Google Docs, a collaboration between Microsoft and ChatGPT could alter the digital landscape and change how we work forever.
Read more about AI in the office: How ChatGPT could change the way we use Microsoft Office
This AI app will bring your relatives back to life. It’s spooky
With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) powered apps, you can create a virtual avatar that will interact with your loved ones after your death. Spooky or cute? I’ve decided to try out HereAfter AI – even though I’m not planning to die just yet.
Read more about This AI app will bring your relatives back to life. It’s spooky
Netflix gets ready for account-sharing crackdown
Netflix is about to end password-sharing early this year as it sees the practice as a major problem eating into subscriptions. From a business standpoint, it’s only rational – however, there’s also the risk of an angry exodus of consumers.
Read more about Netflix gets ready for account-sharing crackdown
Andy Greenberg untangles complicated technology of crypto – book review
Everyone’s heard of crypto, right? Me too. But I had little idea what exactly it was or precisely how it worked. Andy Greenberg and his new book come to the rescue with a neat analysis of the seemingly anarchic yet perfectly traceable world of the blockchain.
Read more about Andy Greenberg untangles complicated technology of crypto – book review
Space security recap: Ukraine, Starlink, and soft underbelly
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shattered many predictions made a year ago. Few could have foreseen the profound impact the conflict would have on space security.
Read more about Space security recap: Ukraine, Starlink, and soft underbelly
From GPS tracking to digital harassment: how to best deal with cyberstalking?
A whopping number of Internet users report falling victim to cyberstalking. Following classic fairytale narratives, perpetrators, sometimes seemingly nice in person, turn to villains when diving into the digital world.
Read more about From GPS tracking to digital harassment: how to best deal with cyberstalking?
Menopause goes high tech in 2023
Femtech is a term used to describe businesses leveraging technology to design solutions that focus on the unique health needs of women. As this global trend gathers momentum, what role can we expect technology to play in improving women's physical, mental, and emotional well-being in 2023?
Read more about Menopause goes high tech in 2023
Humanoid robots likely ten years away, says AI expert
Artificial intelligence (AI) has almost become a cliche of prediction – talk to most people, and it’s destined either to be the savior of the human race or its ultimate downfall. But what does AI really look like up close to somebody who works with it every day? Cybernews sat down with an industry expert to find out.
Read more about Humanoid robots likely ten years away, says AI expert
Distressed by mass layoffs, tech workers wish to leave 2022 behind
More than a hundred thousand job cuts have rocked the US tech industry in 2022. Even if it doesn’t necessarily mean that the market will be different, it’s obvious that tech spending rein-in will impact tech hiring.
Read more about Distressed by mass layoffs, tech workers wish to leave 2022 behind
Innovation dies where monopolies thrive: why Meta is failing at metaverse
Mark Zuckerberg envisioned 2022 as a turning year for his metaverse project – it was not. What went wrong?
Read more about Innovation dies where monopolies thrive: why Meta is failing at metaverse
Cybercrime from Russia and China: what can we expect next?
As a tumultuous year draws to a close, many in the West – and beyond – will be wondering what the two rival superpowers have planned for 2023. Ever a fraught alliance, the partnership between Russia and China could see both countries pool expertise in the cyber realm, as each one vies to stake its claim on the global stage.
Read more about Cybercrime from Russia and China: what can we expect next?
Most dangerous ransomware groups of 2022
Over the last year, gangs have dissolved and reformed, but one thing's for certain – they keep coming back.
Read more about Most dangerous ransomware groups of 2022
Was 2022 the last year of Meta as we know it?
Mark Zuckerberg has bet the farm on the metaverse, but the rest of the world seems decidedly underwhelmed.
Read more about Was 2022 the last year of Meta as we know it?
Big Tech struggles in 2022: stormy seas, different boats
The crisis at Silicon Valley is certainly not existential: with tens of thousands of employees laid off and more controversial ideas ditched, tech giants will adapt and survive. Questions about managerial style remain, though.
Read more about Big Tech struggles in 2022: stormy seas, different boats
Kremlin’s most notorious hacker: will Yakubets ever face justice?
Maksim Yakubets, the suspected leader of Evil Corp, is the FBI’s most wanted cybercriminal. His whereabouts are no secret, yet there’s little to no chance we’ll see him in handcuffs.
Read more about Kremlin’s most notorious hacker: will Yakubets ever face justice?
Russian DDoS attacks on the West may be a smokescreen - cyber deception expert
Cyberattacks create pressure on security teams guarding IT infrastructure. Stress often leads to mistakes, and adversaries anticipate exploiting cracks in the defensive walls.
Read more about Russian DDoS attacks on the West may be a smokescreen - cyber deception expert
Competing with bots over hot concert tickets could just become harder
The bot problem that has put distribution giant Ticketmaster under scrutiny this year is set to exacerbate as automated systems bypass standard preventative measures. At the same time, regulation is rarely enforced, and consumers are ready to pay jacked-up prices for in-demand items on resale markets.
Read more about Competing with bots over hot concert tickets could just become harder
Meet Holly Herndon: singer who deepfaked her own voice
Are we reaching a tipping point where we should embrace deepfake technology rather than be disempowered by it? Artists are beginning to experiment and take back control of their digital selves with surprising results.
Read more about Meet Holly Herndon: singer who deepfaked her own voice
