As companies and organizations struggle to keep pace with ever more inventive cyber scams, they need to remember that people, as well as technology, can provide solutions

Kevin Taylor 17 Sep 2018

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Information Technology

Here's a list of things you probably didn't know could get hacked

Security experts believe outdated technology could be comandeered by hackers.

Keith Martin · The Conversation 10 Sep 2018

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Internet of Things

Is your smart home as safe as you think?

Don't buy the cheapest products, and demand proper maintenance. Treat your smart home like a computer, and make sure any Internet of Things components have adequate protection.

Viktor Weber 07 Sep 2018

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Cybersecurity

5 things every teenager should know about cybersecurity

Teenagers need to understand the risks posed by cybercrime and learn more about cybersecurity.

Sanjay Goel · The Conversation 04 Sep 2018

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Electricity

Electricity grids are at risk from cyberattack. Here's how we can keep them running

Researchers and academics are studying how to keep electricity grids safe from hackers. These are some of their thoughts.

Jeff Inglis · The Conversation 17 Aug 2018

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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.

Christine Lagarde · IMF Blog 25 Jun 2018

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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?

Noam Erez 22 Jun 2018

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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.

Atlantic Council 16 Jun 2018

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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.

Laura Nash 05 Jun 2018

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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.

Farid Ben Amor 27 Apr 2018

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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.

Daniel Dobrygowski 25 Apr 2018

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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.

Michael Hanley and Vivian Schiller 20 Apr 2018

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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...

Lotte Schou-Zibell and Nigel Phair 20 Apr 2018

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Cybersecurity

Partners in crime: Why mafia groups and cybercriminals are joining forces

And the world needs a proper strategy to deal with it.

Misha Glenny · The Globe and Mail 10 Apr 2018

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