Editorial
The first malware scare turns 30: the Michelangelo virus
A boot sector virus activated in 1992 caused arguably the first significant computer malware scare in history, boosting the antivirus...
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The living dead: retro computers brought back to life
Not all 'zombies' are monsters. In the hands of skillful computer enthusiasts, a long-dead vintage machine can come back to...
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Who are Anonymous and why are they fighting alongside Ukraine?
Hacking group Anonymous has declared a cyberwar on Russia in response to its attack on Ukraine. But who are Anonymous,...
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The ingredients for ransomware attack in space are here - interview
Satellites are vulnerable to hacking. Much like other critical industries in the past, space assets are poorly protected. For most...
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Businesses must look to their defenses in the coming cyberwar, security analyst warns
Cybercrime is increasing by 15% annually and is projected to become a $10trn illegal industry in the next five years, according to analyst group Cyber Security Ventures. Now Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine looks likely to boost that upward trend even further, as hacker groups loyal to Russia target businesses to disrupt western economies.
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Russia vs Ukraine: is big tech choosing sides?
Big tech companies are answering Ukraine's calls to defend against Russian aggression. However, some remain silent or neutral, infuriating many users.
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Meta announces a project that can turn words into 3D objects to create virtual worlds
Facebook’s and Instagram’s parent company Meta is testing Builder Bot - an artificial intelligence system designed to let users generate...
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The first time police snooped inside digital storage
A former employee of a California-based company was suspected of stealing a proprietary program worth $15,000. What makes the case...
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US armed forces must root out unknown threats to win cyberwar, says ex serviceman
With the US military facing calls to up its game on cyberwarfare, the pressure is on to resist attacks by threat actors employed by enemy states. But in an ever-evolving environment, what exactly does best practice constitute?
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What prevents women from pursuing a career in cybersecurity? - interview
Even when women manage to break into cybersecurity, they feel disregarded for promotions and experience salary inequality. I interviewed a...
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The NFT hunt: humans vs. bots
Scalper bots used to buy highly desired items like sneakers and PS5s are now being used to snatch up widely...
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Here's how a hacked satellite can impact your life
Modern civilization is utterly dependent on satellite infrastructure. Experts point to cyber threats as the primary disruptor of that relationship....
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World Economic Forum finds that 95% of cybersecurity incidents occur due to human error
With over 2,000 cyberattacks striking the internet per day, businesses and individual users search for more efficient ways to protect...
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Your computer might be mining cryptocurrency while you sleep - interview
Cryptominers were among the first ones to exploit the Log4j vulnerability. They often deploy botnets for cryptojacking when the price...
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How tech is fueling the Great Resignation and building a new future of work
Instead of focusing on the Great Resignation, maybe the beginning of a new year is a perfect opportunity for businesses...
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Why Earth could soon have Saturn-like rings made of space junk
The battle for low-Earth-orbit supremacy is creating a space junk problem of worrying proportions. Without wanting to put a dampener...
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Decentralized identity: is privacy worth the risk?
Users are increasingly sharing their sensitive personal information in exchange for convenience services. The developers of decentralized identity believe there’s...
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Could your future boss be a robot?
Although it's widely accepted that a micromanagement-driven approach to management has no place in modern collaborative workplace cultures, could handing...
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Cybercrime has become a major concern for businesses in 2021. But is it justified?
Cyber threats are cited as the second biggest concern among businesses this year, yielding only to the pandemic-related crisis. However,...
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Brave CEO Brendan Eich: users can move markets towards privacy-preserving tech
Tech innovations, such as metaverse, excite us. At the same time, we feel as exposed as ever before. Is it...
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