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One in five Americans will recommend a brand that uses emerging tech
Emerging technologies can influence you more than you think -- and it can significantly impact your bottom line.
Bitcoin battered: The worst crypto catastrophes of 2019
Millions in cryptocurrency stolen, exit scams, and countless arrests were made in connection to crypto criminal schemes this year.
Drugs stashed in kids toys lead to $1 million cryptocurrency seizure by police
A pair in their twenties have been arrested.
Research: Blockchain must overcome hurdles before becoming a mainstream technology
A recent TechRepublic Premium poll shows that while 87% of respondents think blockchain will positively impact their industry, only 10% actively use it.
How Blockchain Will Disrupt Business (free PDF)
This special report from ZDNet and TechRepublic examines how blockchain may shake up the economy and redefine industries. Download the entire report as a free PDF ebook.
Cryptocurrency expert arrested for giving talk to North Korea about avoiding sanctions
Virgil Griffith, a member of the Ethereum project, faces up to 20 years in prison for breaking US sanctions.
Upbit cryptocurrency exchange loses $48.5 million to hackers
Ethereum has been stolen from the company's main hot wallet.
Predictions 2020: Distributed ledger technology moves beyond proof of concept
In 2020 users of blockchain and distributed ledger technology will focus on operational matters, deployment flexibility and, interconnectivity. Read our 2020 predictions to learn more.
Monash Uni widens blockchain research scope with new centre
The new centre will see the university's IT faculty work with other faculties and international partners in the Asia-Pacific region.
ASX bets blockchain hype will subside in a few years
Just give it another two to seven years, ASX deputy CEO Peter Hiom reckons.
Official Monero website compromised with malware that steals funds
Official Linux CLI binary for the Monero cryptocurrency compromised with malware that steals users' funds.
Hahn Air claims first blockchain-powered airline ticket
The German airline partnered with Winding Tree to send passengers holding blockchain-powered tickets from Dusseldorf to Luxembourg.
19 useful metrics for measuring blockchain progress
Key business areas where the outcomes of blockchain efforts can be measured.
IBM boss Ginni Rometty urges businesses to widen the hiring pool to fill skills gap
She believes that as businesses look to scale artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, "100% of jobs will change in the future".
Could blockchain be the answer for Australia's digital health record?
With privacy and security concerns still plaguing My Health Record, Gartner fellow and VP David Furlonger ponders a future where blockchain could actually help.
The Nightmare in Silicon Valley: 8 horror technologies that should scare you to death
Every night is fright night with what can happen once these scary technologies take hold in ways that you may not have imagined.
Julia programming language, cloud computing, cybersecurity worries: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
YubiKey 5Ci: USB-C and Lightning Security Key
The world’s first Lightning-compatible security key
10 Linux distros: From different to dangerous
One of the great benefits of Linux is the ability to roll your own. Throughout the years, individuals, organizations, and even nation states have done just that. In this gallery, we're going to showcase some of those distros. Be careful, though. You may not want to load these, or if you do, put them in isolated VMs. We're not kidding when we say they could be dangerous.
2019's tech, security, and authentication trends
We take a look at the top tech, cybersecurity, and authentication trends as revealed today by the Duo Security's 2019 Trusted Access Report, which includes data from 24 million devices, one million apps and services, and billions of authentications.
The world's most famous and dangerous APT (state-developed) malware
A list of the most dangerous, effective, and most well-known malware strains that have been developed by the cyber-security units of various countries' intelligence and military branches.
Best-paid tech jobs, malware warnings and shadow IT: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
The Mac malware most likely to attack your PC this year
These are the 10 malware families used the most in new macOS attacks over 2019.
Is your phone listening to your conversations? Paranoid's guide to settings you can change
Are you suspicious about your phone? Have a look at these settings to put your mind at ease.
HackerOne's top 20 public bug bounty programs
These are the top 20 biggest, fastest, and most lucrative bounty programs on the HackerOne platform.
Top 10 iPhone privacy and security tips you should check today
Here are the top 10 tips for keeping the data on your iPhone safe from hackers and snoopers. Even if you are pretty confident in your security, it might be worth checking to make sure things are in good order.
How to protect your Google Account with the Advanced Protection Program
If you want to beef up the security on your Google Account, then the Advanced Protection Program those at risk of targeted attacks – such as journalists, activists, business leaders, and political campaign teams – is for you. Here's how to enable the Google Advanced Protection Program.
Inside a Google Titan Bluetooth security key
Disassembly of a Google Titan Bluetooth two-factor security key .
These are the worst hacks, cyberattacks, and data breaches of 2019 (so far)
2019 is already proving a fruitful year for hackers with millions of records stolen, medical data leaks, and credit card data theft.
Europol’s top hacking ring takedowns
European law enforcement has smashed everything from Dark Web marketplaces to ATM skimmer rings.
Extraordinary surge in download of mobile VPN apps worldwide
Countries with the most mobile VPN app downloads: Indonesia, the US, India.
This malware will partially mutate every 20 minutes to avoid detection
Dexphot's main purpose is to silently mine cryptocurrency and generate revenue for the attackers.
Mobile phone ban introduced to public schools in Tasmania
From term two next year, students from primary school to year 12 will need to switch off their phones until the end of the school day.
Singapore government pledges to improve data security with new measures
Set up after a spate of security breaches involving government agencies, a review committee dishes out several recommendations Singapore's public sector should take to boost its security posture in order to better safeguard citizen data.
How Blockchain Will Disrupt Business
Blockchain has the potential to rewrite the economy and change the balance of power across industries. It also has specific uses for the enterprise.
Cybersecurity: The padlock problem that means your internet safety is at risk
We've been taught to look out for that little padlock to ensure a website is secure. But it's dangerous to rely on just one detail.
How to prevent a ransomware attack
Tonya Hall sits down with Wendi Whitmore, vice president of IBM X Force, to learn more about important tips for preventing a ransomware attack gathered from a local government ransomware study.
These countries want to be big players in the hacking and cyber espionage field
Nation-state backed cyber groups have been responsible for major incidents over the last decade. And now more countries want the same power.
Can Tim Berners-Lee really save the web?
Steve Ranger says the web's creator warns that digital dystopia lies ahead unless big tech and government change their ways. But time is running out. Read more: https://zd.net/35DjvVf
Chicago student faces criminal charges for offering tech support to ISIS
The student was allegedly building a custom Gentoo Linux distro for ISIS.
Tim Berners-Lee's big plan to save the web
Can the web be saved? We should know in two years' time.
Cybercrime: More than 28,000 web domains suspended
But .uk domain suspensions are actually slightly down for the first time in recent years.
DNS-over-HTTPS: Where is each browser on this?
DoH support is already present in all major browsers. Users just have to enable it and configure it.
Huawei and ZTE barred from FCC Universal Service Fund
US telcos receiving USF money could be forced to replace existing Huawei and ZTE equipment.
How surveillance changes us
Jeremy Howard, co-founder and researcher at Fast.ai, sits down with Tonya Hall to learn more about advances in surveillance technology and the laws that go with it.
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