Editorial
Will robots replace human workers? Musk thinks humans are "underrated"
As robots come to take over many aspects of manual labor, many start worrying that human workers are a thing of the past. But we might be too quick to write human employees off just yet.
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Do Zoom and Microsoft Teams destroy creativity or enhance it?
The time employees typically spend in meetings has risen steadily by 10% every year since 2000, resulting in over a...
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The future of food tech: meat from thin air and fish made from plants
Our news feeds have been filled with horrific stories from the Ukraine war, hyperinflation, and rising fuel costs in the...
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How cyberwarfare is playing out in Ukraine
For almost three months since Russia first set foot on Ukrainian soil as part of its latest invasion into the...
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Ransomware decline: cause for worry or celebration?
Extortion gangs are going through some tectonic changes, but they are masters of reinventing themselves and will be back, just as happened with REvil.
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Rise of the machines: when a computer beats a chess master
While computational supremacy of digital devices seems like a given in 2022, the debate was far from settled not so long ago.
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Cybersecurity veteran: people in cyber feel like they are in a pressure cooker 24/7
Cybersecurity experts are under constant stress, especially lately, as they are at the front lines of cyber warfare. A veteran...
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Is the metaverse trying to augment reality or replace it?
The metaverse is the buzzword that is becoming impossible to escape as big tech companies share their vision to transcend...
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A study in cyber: why colleges must do more to fend off ransom gangs
Universities have been struggling to cope with ransomware attacks, as threat actors turn flaws in their administrative systems into attack vectors they can exploit. High-profile breaches have recently brought the issue into sharp focus, vindicating experts calling for the higher education sector to shore up its cyber-defenses.
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Race to quantum future: have you mounted a horse or a goat?
Quantum computers are not yet powerful enough to solve the problems that classical computers can't. But the hype is here, and so is the business advantage.
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Colonial Pipeline's ripple effect: are wounded ransomware gangs getting angrier?
Despite being under a magnifying glass since the Colonial Pipeline attack, ransomware gangs remain a major headache for organizations worldwide.
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Human 2.0 and the future of human augmentation
Hollywood movies from Limitless, Gattaca, Robocop, and even Iron Man have promoted a fascination with transhumanism and human augmentation. Still,...
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How cybercriminals could take advantage of natural disasters
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided ample evidence that cybercriminals are willing and able to capitalize on major events that disrupt...
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Guilty of a good deed: when is DDoS a crime?
DDoS attacks bring down vital government and health services, restrict access to information, and may result in financial loss. But with so many people now using DDoS in response to the war in Ukraine, can we call all of them criminals?
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NFTs: How Shanghai residents document strict lockdown experiences amid censorship
NFTs are a fun and innovative way to purchase artworks and enter exclusive communities. But for Shanghai residents, they are...
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Vulnerabilities are unavoidable, breaches are not – interview
The threat of a damaging cyberattack from Russia got authorities hunting for vulnerabilities. However, the biggest flaw is that human...
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Post-quantum cryptography is nearly here. Why the rush?
Quantum computers will soon be able to crack classical encryption, resulting in a massive leakage of sensitive data and secrets. The international cybersecurity community is rushing to adopt new encryption standards to prevent it.
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The digital nature of modern warfare and how states can respond
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has undoubtedly been the most digital of all time. The access to mobile phones and...
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'Snow White' design and the device that made Apple look good
We take it for granted that the design of Apple computers stands out. It turns out that the first signature...
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A space war will be fought in front of a computer screen
Instead of a Hollywood-worthy spectacle, a military attack on orbital infrastructure would be fought with a barrage of ones and...
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