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EU finance sector security law out of touch, warns tech expert
The European Parliament’s new guidance on digital security for the finance sector is based on outdated principles and could end up stifling innovation by punishing smaller companies, a cybersecurity startup claims.
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With new Tesla safety concerns, are we witnessing a rise of security hazards?
The electric vehicle revolution spearheaded by Elon Musk’s company, Tesla, continues to hit some speed bumps.
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One year on: Log4Shell’s Armageddon that never was
While the digital world hasn’t collapsed, Log4Shell did kickstart numerous cyber calamities, resulting in lost revenue for businesses and crippling overtime for IT teams.
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Hacking US companies seems welcome in Russia, former FBI agent believes
The foundations of the digital breakwater are futile without a commitment from countries where criminals concentrate.
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The future of Twitter under Elon Musk
The new boss of the social media giant has big plans for Twitter 2.0 – but what are they?
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Meta’s data scraping: against the rules yet impossible to stop?
While we enjoy so many “free” online services like social media, our privacy becomes the price we have to pay.
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China declares it has conquered gaming addiction
As China makes the announcement that gaming addiction is over, experts wonder whether it has more to do with the country's export ambitions or social welfare.
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From NASA to TJX Companies hackers: five notorious cybercriminals who saw jail time
There is one thing Kevin Mitnick, Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins, Adrian Lamo, Albert Gonzalez, and Jeanson James Ancheta have in common.
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OpZero’s modus operandi: opportunity hunter, front for Kremlin, or both?
OpZero, a Russian company, is a fairly new player in the market of zero-day exploits, but it raised some eyebrows with unusually high prices for certain vulnerabilities. Cybernews contacted Sergey Zenelyuk, the founder of the firm.
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Metaverse is causing Meta to lose billions – and it’s becoming a problem
As Zuckerberg's path to the metaverse keeps losing money, how long until shareholders step in to save him from himself?
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Are AR glasses destined to replace smartphones?
Could big tech be correct in its assumption that AR glasses will help us live in the moment and eventually replace smartphones?
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Why individual arrests will not shut down LockBit
Individual arrests of LockBit affiliates are unlikely to shake the foundation of the notorious ransomware cartel.
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Virtual product placement – game-changing gold mine for ad industry
Product placement is now a $23 billion industry – one of the reasons it’s expanding is that people aren’t paying much attention to traditional advertising. Now, there’s a new player in town: a virtual product placement added post-production.
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Mafia-style ransom gangs don’t need to be tech-smart, warns veteran analyst
With losses from ransomware attacks estimated in the multimillions and the tools to conduct them easily available, cybercriminals are queuing up to get a slice of the ill-gotten gains, an infosecurity veteran is warning.
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Russian hacktivist ‘noise’ may hide real dangers
As pro-Russian hacktivist groups become more organized, their ranks could grow with cadres tied to the government.
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BeReal app: no filters, more authentic, still potentially dangerous
BeReal, a fresh face in the world of social media, basically describes itself as a simple and cute middle finger to all these Instagram filters. Yet the increasingly popular app is still filled with potential dangers.
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In elections, it’s easier to hack a human than a device
Hacking elections is not just about infrastructure – it’s about “hacking” the people who cast their ballots.
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Don’t trust this stranger: they’re a fake
Images generated by algorithms are reportedly used for malicious purposes, such as misinformation or harassment. The truth is, this technology...
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Star Trek-style quantum teleportation: we are getting closer
The idea of Star Trek-style teleportation at the simple command of “Beam me up, Scotty” may well be a lifelong dream for those who have visions of an amazing future.
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Let's get phygital: the convergence of physical and digital worlds
Binary thinking fooled many into believing there are only ever two choices in life. Last year, we finally stepped away...
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