Quantum cryptography: This air-filled fiber optic cable can transport un-hackable keys, say researchersHollow core fiber is filled only with air, but the technology's applications for security could be very promising.September 14, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Quantum computers could threaten blockchain security. These new defenses might be the answerTo protect sensitive data from future quantum computers, new security protocols will be needed. This blockchain is getting ready.August 11, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Seven hackers have now made a million dollars each from bug bounties, says HackerOneThe bug bounty platform doubled in size in just a year. Its new report shows that ethical hacking is becoming a lucrative pastime.February 25, 2020 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Cyber strength now key to national security, says UKThe UK government has published its strategic goals to 2025 - and cybersecurity got a lot of attention.March 17, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Domain name registry suspends 600 suspicious coronavirus websitesWeb domain name registries are stepping up their efforts to tackle scammers, and it starts even before their websites go live.April 7, 2020 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
To catch criminals faster, the police needs a technology revampMotorola has already started a small revolution with a "digital policing platform", but a lot more change is still needed, say police officers.December 6, 2019 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Billions of records have been hacked already. Make cybersecurity a priority or risk disaster, warns analystA new report warns against relegating cybersecurity to the bottom of the to-do list.March 29, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Months after this 'serious' cyberattack, stolen data has been leaked online by hackersThe information that was stolen has been published to the dark web.January 7, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
The latest defence against banking scams: Your voiceThe firm says that hundreds of millions of dollars were saved last year from hackers - and it's all thanks to voice recognition technology.May 7, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Phishing attacks: One in three suspect emails reported by employees really are maliciousUp to a third of emails that were flagged as suspicious by employees were actually a threat, according to a new report.September 9, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security