Computing Five emerging cyber-threats to worry about in 2019 The risks include AI-powered deepfake videos and the hacking of blockchain-powered smart contracts. by Martin Giles 2019-01-04T07:00:00-05:00
Connectivity How China got a head start in fintech, and why the West won’t catch up Payment apps like Alipay and WeChat transformed daily life in China. The West won’t see a similar payments revolution—and that might even be a good thing. by Martin Chorzempa 2018-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Computing Inside Europe’s quest to build an unhackable quantum internet An ambitious project in the Netherlands aims to use quantum technology to foil hackers who try to spy on data flowing through the internet’s pipes. by Martin Giles 2018-10-22T14:59:00-04:00
Computing California wants to stop hackers from taking control of smart gadgets A proposed state law would help bolster the security of internet-connected devices, but what’s really needed is federal action. by Martin Giles 2018-09-19T11:20:00-04:00
Computing Four big targets in the cyber battle over the US ballot box Here’s how hackers could strike the 2018 midterm elections. by Martin Giles 2018-08-15T07:05:00-04:00
Computing Hackers are out to jeopardize your vote Cyberattacks on the 2016 US election caused states to bolster the defenses of their voting systems. It hasn’t been enough, says the University of Michigan’s Alex Halderman. by Martin Giles 2018-08-15T07:00:00-04:00
Computing A fast-evolving new botnet could take gadgets in your home to the dark side Satori is built to turn routers, thermostats, and other household devices into zombies. by Martin Giles 2018-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Computing Hackers Could Blow Up Factories Using Smartphone Apps Researchers have found worrying security holes in apps companies use to control industrial processes. by Martin Giles 2018-01-11T08:00:00-05:00
Computing At Least Three Billion Computer Chips Have the Spectre Security Hole Companies are rushing out software fixes for Chipmageddon. by Martin Giles 2018-01-05T15:07:00-05:00
Computing Six Cyber Threats to Really Worry About in 2018 From AI-powered hacking to tampering with voting systems, here are some of the big risks on our radar screen. by Martin Giles 2018-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
