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
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
Connectivity Let’s make private data into a public good The internet giants depend on our data. A new relationship between us and them could deliver real value to society. by Mariana Mazzucato 2018-06-27T07:00:00-04:00
Blockchain How secure is blockchain really? It turns out “secure” is a funny word to pin down. by Mike Orcutt 2018-04-25T00:04:00-04:00
Artificial Intelligence With this tool, AI could identify new malware as readily as it recognizes cats A huge data set will help train algorithms to spot the nasty programs hiding in our computers. by Jackie Snow 2018-04-18T17:04:00-04:00
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
Tech Policy A phone that says “no” to little kid fingers An algorithm for detecting who’s swiping the screen could help make phones child-proof. by Rachel Metz 2018-02-09T12:29:00-05:00
Blockchain What the Coincheck hack means for the future of blockchain security Half a billion dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency was stolen—that’s gotten people’s attention. by Mike Orcutt 2018-02-01T12:05:00-05:00
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
