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Deepfakes in the global election year of 2024: A weapon of mass deception?

Deepfakes in the global election year of 2024: A weapon of mass deception?

Deepfakes in the global election year of 2024: A weapon of mass deception?

As fabricated images, videos and audio clips of real people go mainstream, the prospect of a firehose of AI-powered disinformation is a cause for mounting concern

Phil Muncaster13 Feb 2024


Cyber: The Swiss army knife of tradecraft

Cyber: The Swiss army knife of tradecraft

Cyber: The Swiss army knife of tradecraft

In today’s digitally interconnected world, advanced cyber capabilities have become an exceptionally potent and versatile tool of tradecraft for nation-states and criminals alike

Andy Garth29 Jan 2024


Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’

Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’

Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’

Here are some scams you may encounter on the shopping juggernaut, plus a few simple steps you can take to help safeguard your data while bagging that irresistible deal

Phil Muncaster17 Jan 2024


Cracking the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge

Cracking the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge

Cracking the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge

From ChatNPT to Game Boys and space apps, this year’s challenge took us to the Geese Islands for another rollicking romp of fun

Rene Holt06 Jan 2024


A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023

A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023

A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023

As we draw the curtain on another eventful year in cybersecurity, let’s review some of the high-profile cyber-incidents that befell various organizations this year

Phil Muncaster28 Dec 2023


Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

Before getting rid of your no-longer-needed device, make sure it doesn’t contain any of your personal documents or information

Phil Muncaster27 Dec 2023


Safeguard the joy: 10 tips for securing your shiny new device

Safeguard the joy: 10 tips for securing your shiny new device

Safeguard the joy: 10 tips for securing your shiny new device

Unwrapping a new gadget this holiday season will put a big smile on your face but things may quickly turn sour if the device and data on it aren’t secured properly

Phil Muncaster21 Dec 2023


Delivering trust with DNS security

Delivering trust with DNS security

Delivering trust with DNS security

Can DNS protection technology transform consumers’ worries about cybercrime with a trust-based approach?

Alžbeta Kovaľová13 Dec 2023


To tap or not to tap: Are NFC payments safer?

To tap or not to tap: Are NFC payments safer?

To tap or not to tap: Are NFC payments safer?

Contactless payments are quickly becoming ubiquitous – but are they more secure than traditional payment methods?

Márk Szabó07 Dec 2023