Security
The self-healing software that fights back against hackers
The “self-healing” software is being deployed by the ABN-AMRO bank, and researchers say that they are the first major institution...
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Mapping the consequences of cyber-physical attacks
At the start of this year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published their annual Global Risks Report, and while there...
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Is gut instinct as effective as AI at spotting fakes online?
Earlier this year, the world looked on in amazement as a series of TikTok videos of a deepfake Tom Cruise...
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When Hacking Competitions Are Used For National Advantage
Competitions for young hackers are increasingly commonplace. One of the most popular was held in the UK, with teams placed...
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What men can do to help women enter the cybersecurity field
The skills shortage across the cybersecurity sector has been well documented, but with the computing sector generally, and cybersecurity specifically...
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The guardians of supercomputers, the targets of interest
An attack on a high-performance computer (HPC) could stall a life saving pharmaceutical research of, for example, COVID-19 and have...
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Why cloud is driving cybersecurity spending
That cybersecurity has shot to the forefront during a Covid pandemic in which the number of attacks has soared is...
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How to stay safe online during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales
Black Friday always falls on the fourth Friday in November, which is the day after the American Thanksgiving holiday. But...
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Why instinctive fear of snakes is not a sound basis for cyber defense
Even though Americans are 20 times more likely to die in a car accident than from a snake bite, fear...
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Digital parenting: the challenges of keeping kids secure during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us to work and study from home as never before as offices and...
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Prioritize cybersecurity before it’s too late
Instances of cybercrime have risen in recent years, such that cybersecurity is ever so gradually becoming a more pressing concern...
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Busting myths around bug bounty platforms
Cybersecurity attacks continue to rise not only in numbers but in sophistication and complexity. A data breach that violates GDPR...
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Make cybersecurity a strategic priority, before it’s too late
A study explores the response of companies to the NotPetya attack, and offers a strong insight into how to prepare and respond to cyberattacks.
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The rise of offensive AI
While even the most casual observer of the media over the past few years could be mistaken for thinking AI...
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Top myths about malware, ransomware, and spyware
One of the downsides of always being connected is the constant threat of malicious software and threats that come in...
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How safe is your car from hackers?
The progress of autonomous vehicle technology has largely run up against a very human buffer, with considerable concerns emerging about...
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How teenagers can slip into a life of cybercrime
Former US congressman Beto O'Rourke is perhaps inadvertently the archetypal image of hackers in the public consciousness. As a teenager,...
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Why are fewer businesses taking cybersecurity seriously?
There has been a strong sense that the Covid pandemic has exacerbated the cyber risks faced by organizations. A combination...
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Boomer outsmarts hackers: “Kiss your cash goodbye”
John Richards, the 73-year-old former technician from North Yorkshire, was able to turn the tables on hackers attempting to steal thousands of pounds in a complicated PayPal scam. Instead of falling victim, Richards was able to keep the money from the scammer with the help of his bank, and refuses to give it back.
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Jos Poortvliet, Nextcloud: everybody has a right to privacy and control over their data
With the digital transition to the cloud accelerated by the pandemic, businesses need to think more about data privacy. One...
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