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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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We need to fix the internet before expecting it to be better in the metaverse - interview
The era of the metaverse is dawning with all sorts of issues. How do we ensure privacy, prevent violence and abuse, and leave no man behind?
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Ransomware attacks on Western infrastructure might have been a wargaming exercise - interview
Critical infrastructure is a juicy target for state-sponsored hackers. The way such attacks are prepared might signal last years' ransomware...
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Why tech is ruining how we enjoy music
The musical journey from vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, minidiscs, mp3 to music streaming services has come full circle as many music lovers return to vinyl.
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War in space: could Russia target 'unfriendly' commercial satellites? – interview
Satellite infrastructure has played a significant role in Russia's war against Ukraine. Far beyond the expected leverage militaries get from...
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Black-hat hackers: bad to the bone or just victims of society?
Cybercriminals come across as out-and-out villains most of the time. They’ve bilked blockchain out of billions, held major corporations to ransom, and even killed people. They live in the shadows, and many industry experts believe they enjoy cordial relations with rogue states like Russia and North Korea. But who are the unethical hackers really, and is there more to their backstory than first meets the eye?
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The 'Green team' and the secret development of Java
The popular software platform's story starts with an employee having a beer with a superior. Introduced in 1996, Java is...
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