Editorial
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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Aerospace industry needs to wake up to cyber threats
Improving space cybersecurity needs to start by dealing with problems within the tech that supports aerospace infrastructure.
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To improve or to abandon: what should we do about racist AI?
As bias infiltrates AI responsible for credit score monitoring, the hiring process, and even criminal analysis, a logical question arises: are we giving too much power to a discriminatory system that should be abandoned rather than improved?
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Nightmare Before Streaming: common dangers of illegal streaming
It can be tempting to risk getting free movies and TV series, but there are risks involved.
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Virtual kidnapping explained: got a call your loved one was kidnapped? Don’t panic
Virtual kidnapping sounds like a concept straight out of a Hollywood movie. However, it’s way closer to reality than science fiction.
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Teen cyber cartels: when world’s most prolific cybercriminals are minors
As the announcement of two teenagers charged in relation to the Lapsus$ extortion group broke, we began to wonder: how do youngsters join the world’s biggest cyber gangs in the first place?
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Amazon Prime Day: do we really need a second one?
The arrival of a second Amazon Prime sale event this week is a first for the shopping giant. But the big question is: do we need to give hackers another opportunity to scam gullible consumers? And who wins from bringing the holiday shopping season forward?
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Meet SYNTHia, a virtual talent that’s off to Hollywood
SYNTHia is a self-confessed ex-AI assistant who is off to Hollywood to build a career. Her ‘father,’ notable Flame artist...
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How an American teenager detected a Soviet space station launch
A 17-year-old from New Jersey found out the Soviets had launched the Mir space station before it was officially announced....
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Science fiction as reality: Tesla joins Xiaomi in releasing first humanoid robots
Elon Musk will unveil Tesla’s first humanoid robot on Friday at the company's "AI Day".
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App breaches on the rise as people experience security fatigue, experts say
As long as app users and designers keep dodging the ever-expanding demands of cybersecurity, we’ll keep seeing more breaches, experts warn.
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The curious case of cyber warriors: backing nation states in cyberwarfare
Cyberwar has been picking up the pace, with nation states reaching out to the most mysterious actors of all: cyber warriors.
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21 hackers made over $1m on HackerOne
Hacking is just a weekend hobby for some white hats, while others treat it as a way of making a living. Cybernews talked to HackerOne about the power of hackers.
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How a Florida teenager hacked NASA’s source code
At the tender age of 15, Jonathan James, from Pinecrest, Florida, managed to install a backdoor in US military servers and access the source code of the ISS.
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