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Financial and Monetary Systems
This is what the financial sector can do to fight cyber attacks
Christine Lagarde discusses the potential impacts of a large-scale cyber assault and what financial institutions can do to protect themselves.
Cybersecurity
Cyber attacks are shutting down countries, cities and companies. Here’s how to stop them
The notorious attacks of the last few years have finally propelled cyber security to the top of the boardroom agenda. What can organizations do in the face of this rising threat?
International Security
Managing risk in the energy sector’s cyber supply chain
Cybersecurity has become one of the energy sector's most pressing concerns. Understanding vulnerabilities is the first step towards protecting critical infrastructure.
Information Technology
Here are the world's most popular passwords - they're also the world's worst
From 'starwars' to 'whatever', the secret phrases we choose to guard our digital information are a gift to hackers.
Big Data
83% of Americans want tougher regulations for data privacy
The Cambridge Analytica revelations have crystallized public feeling in favour of government intervention to protect our privacy.
Cybersecurity
What would a cyberwar look like?
Before we can tackle the threat of state cyber attacks, first we need to be clear about what they are.
Information Technology
5 ways we’re working to rebuild trust in the media
The new digital media ecosystem has forever altered the imperfect yet time-tested signals of trust in news and information.
Blockchain
How secure is blockchain?
Blockchain is transforming the way we do business, and has the potential to reduce poverty throughout the developing world. But can it simultaneously offer trust and privacy to ensure pri...
Cybersecurity
Partners in crime: Why mafia groups and cybercriminals are joining forces
And the world needs a proper strategy to deal with it.
International Security
Can state cyber attacks be justified under international law?
A nation launching an offensive cyber attack would need to strike a delicate balance between lawful deterrence and the risk of dangerous escalation
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
This robot tricks hackers into giving away their information
The decoy robot, called HoneyBot, is being used to protect factories from cybercrime.
International Security
Why we need to measure military cyber power
Understanding how and why cyber capabilities are deployed is now crucial to determine the power dynamics between nations
Fourth Industrial Revolution
AI weeds: what they are, how they could choke off the internet
"Suddenly, our computers will be full of algorithms that, like weeds, will adapt quickly and seek new ways to capture living space."
Cybersecurity
This is the biggest threat to Latin America’s digital transformation
Latin America is particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks and many countries lack the capacity to respond to major incidents, unless they take action now.
Cybersecurity
Billions of devices will soon be vulnerable to cyberattack. But we're not ready
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for action to protect civilians against electronic warfare.