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
Ransomware: Patient data could be 'abused' after health service attack, warns Irish governmentThe Irish health authorities have warned that medical information might be abused by attackers as disruption continues to cripple some of the country's key services.May 18, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Cyber defense game brings together security experts, special forces and more as military prepares for warfare 2.0The Crossed Swords exercise got security professionals across the world to leverage cyberattacks to protect national interests.January 27, 2020 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Quantum computers could read all your encrypted data. This 'quantum-safe' VPN aims to stop thatVerizon has successfully deployed a VPN across the Atlantic that could withstand quantum attacks.August 26, 2021 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
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
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
Scientists have built this ultrafast laser-powered random number generatorUsing a single laser, scientists have built a new system that generates random numbers fast and at scale.March 1, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security
Online safety and end-to-end encryption can co-exist, says data protection watchdog. But how?End-to-end encryption has stirred debates over the past few years. Now the UK's data protection watchdog has determined that it is still a crucial technology for protecting user privacy.November 5, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Security