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
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 We need a cyber arms control treaty to keep hospitals and power grids safe from hackers A fresh diplomatic push could help put vital public services off limits to nation-state cyberattacks. by Martin Giles 2018-10-01T10:45:00-04:00
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 Crowdsourcing the hunt for software bugs is a booming business—and a risky one Freelance cybersleuths can help companies find flaws in their code. But the bug hunters could fall afoul of anti-hacking laws. by Martin Giles 2018-08-23T14:30:00-04:00
Artificial Intelligence Hordes of research robots could be hijacked for fun and sabotage As more robots are connected to the internet, they will become targets for cybercrime and mischief. by Will Knight 2018-07-24T00:00:00-04:00
Computing Here’s how hackers could cause chaos in this year’s US midterm elections Despite efforts to boost security, critical parts of America’s voting infrastructure are still vulnerable to cyberattack. by Martin Giles 2018-04-18T06:00:00-04:00
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
Blockchain Hijacking Computers to Mine Cryptocurrency Is All the Rage Hackers are using old tricks and new cryptocurrencies to turn stolen computing power into digital coins. by Mike Orcutt 2017-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Computing Scientists Hack a Computer Using DNA Malware can be encoded into a gene and used to take over a computer program. by Antonio Regalado 2017-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
