Editorial
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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Why Gen Z may never work in an office full-time
Spare a thought for the young workers who graduated when the pandemic hit and have yet to set foot inside...
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Fake kidnap scams: from a prison cell in Mexico to the boardroom of a top firm?
Once seen as a low-tech scam run by jailed Mexican cartel members using social engineering techniques to cold-call victims, virtual kidnappings have become more widespread over the past few years. What’s more, as bogus abductions also become more convincing thanks to innovations such as deepfake technology, analysts believe this insidious breed of threat actor could soon be hunting bigger game.
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In the metaverse, the attack surface expands to your brain - interview
Many businesses picture the metaverse as a financial opportunity rather than a living and breathing new reality. But stories like the first rape in the metaverse raise concerns about who will police this new reality to ensure our safety and wellbeing.
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Total war will be cyber, says former NSA agent
With tensions heightened in the wake of Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, many are now looking to cyberwar as the next field of human conflict. But for some, digital warfare is nothing new – and the recent escalation of hostilities with Russia comes as little surprise.
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Microsoft pullout will hurt Russia – but the West may suffer too
Experts have sounded mixed security warnings in the wake of the pullout from Russia by Microsoft and other tech giants, with some playing down the impact on ordinary citizens there and others predicting a return to ‘pen and paper.’
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The Iron Curtain: which IT-related services got blocked or left the Russian market?
Whether by the Kremlin’s order or following a wave of companies voluntarily leaving the Russian market, many organizations stopped operating...
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The worst of cyberwar is yet to come?
There's been plenty of noise around the cyberwar, with many enthusiasts joining the digital armies both on the Ukrainian and Russian sides. But has anything significant happened yet?
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