Editorial
Twitter to launch Birdwatch, overlooks other anti-misinformation initiatives
By Raphael Tsavkko Garcia Twitter has decided to step up its game in the fight against misinformation with Birdwatch, but...
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Does iOS 14 set a new standard for mobile privacy and security?
The old saying, "Never discuss politics or religion in polite company," feels more relevant than ever in a world of...
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Is PayPal's crypto move a game-changer for bitcoin?
PayPal's decision to open its network to bitcoin and its rivals was hailed by virtual coin enthusiasts as a watershed...
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Coronavirus is raising people’s fears of the digital world
One third of Britons feel vulnerable online, according to YouGov polling.Thanks to the deleterious effects of the coronavirus pandemic, more...
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How human-AI collaboration could kickstart the economy
Back in the early 80's, offices were still full of typewriters rather than computers. Visionaries such as Steve Jobs preached that personal...
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The problem with predictive policing and pre-crime algorithms
For decades, technology has enabled police forces to leverage valuable insights from crime data. Crime pattern analysis (CPA) have also...
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What is the ‘New Normal’ for cybersecurity after COVID?
As countries around the world adapt to prolonged exposure to COVID-19, there have been numerous assessments as to just what...
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The ransomware ‘industry’ is becoming more commercial and professional than ever
Recently my wife’s hospital trust in the UK received a rather aggressive sounding email demanding large sums of money or...
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Why is your personal health information worth 350 dollars on the black market?
A woman who died in Duesseldorf University Hospital during a ransomware attack might be the first victim linked to a...
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Will Portland's facial recognition ban set a new standard for others to follow?
Portland recently passed unprecedented restrictions on facial recognition technology. The landmark move prohibits public and private use from using surveillance tech....
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Do cyberattacks need to sink your stock price?
The precise cost of the ransomware attack on the fitness company Garmin earlier this year is hard to determine, but...
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How to become a whistleblower
Raising issues is important for good governance.Bad practice and mismanagement happen often – more often than you’d think. The reason...
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The notorious Lazarus group is attacking the world, an expert told CyberNews
The infamous Lazarus hackers linked with North Korea are after money and intelligence. CyberNews spoke to the security researchers who...
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Emma Briant on Cambridge Analytica investigation: it seems shoved under the carpet
The Information Commissioner's Office is not going to publish any more reports on the major Cambridge Analytica–Facebook data breach. Scholar...
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COVID-19 is being used to exploit people’s fears in a variety of ways, says PwC expert
Spreading fake news about COVID-19 itself may not be criminal, but it definitely can lead a gullible person into the...
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Why people of color probably shouldn’t get the new Amazon Halo
Amazon's new Halo fitness tracker comes with the Tone feature, which will record your voice throughout the day and analyze...
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Information security officer Monica: there’s never a dull moment in my work
It is useful to have a background in IT to jumpstart your career in cybersecurity. However, there are other ways...
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Chaos engineering in an age of uncertainty
Many businesses are embracing chaos engineering as the proactive approach to identifying problems.Nine months ago, our timelines were filled with...
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Cybercrime has been predicted to rise regardless of the pandemic, says WEF expert
Cybercrime causes as much damage as drug trafficking combined, and is set to rise. With 5G, the connectivity will be...
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TikTok is suing the US government
TikTok launched legal action against the Trump administration over the executive order banning the social media platform this autumn unless...
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