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Malware

Will ChatGPT start writing killer malware?

Will ChatGPT start writing killer malware?

Malware

Will ChatGPT start writing killer malware?

AI-pocalypse soon? As stunning as ChatGPT’s output can be, should we also expect the chatbot to spit out sophisticated malware?

Cameron Camp20 Feb 2023


Scams

10 signs that scammers have you in their sights

10 signs that scammers have you in their sights

Scams

10 signs that scammers have you in their sights

Don’t be their next victim – here’s a handy round-up of some the most common signs that should set your alarm bells ringing

Phil Muncaster15 Feb 2023


Privacy

Alexa, who else is listening?

Alexa, who else is listening?

Privacy

Alexa, who else is listening?

Your smart speaker is designed to listen, but could it be eavesdropping too?

Jake Moore09 Feb 2023


Digital Security

Into the void: Your tech and security in digital darkness

Into the void: Your tech and security in digital darkness

Digital Security

Into the void: Your tech and security in digital darkness

No internet, perfect security? Two ESET researchers perform a thought experiment where they consider the implications of being plunged into digital darkness.

Aryeh Goretsky and Cameron Camp07 Feb 2023


Kids Online

Online safety laws: What’s in store for children’s digital playgrounds?

Online safety laws: What’s in store for children’s digital playgrounds?

Kids Online

Online safety laws: What’s in store for children’s digital playgrounds?

As children’s safety and privacy online becomes a matter of increasing urgency, lawmakers around the world push ahead on new regulations in the digital realm

André Lameiras06 Feb 2023


Scams

Are online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams

Are online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams

Scams

Are online surveys legit and safe? Watch out for survey scams

“Can I tell a legitimate survey apart from a fake one?” is the single most important question you need to answer for yourself before taking any surveys online

Phil Muncaster02 Feb 2023


Privacy

Less is more: Conquer your digital clutter before it conquers you

Less is more: Conquer your digital clutter before it conquers you

Privacy

Less is more: Conquer your digital clutter before it conquers you

Lose what you don’t use and other easy ways to limit your digital footprint and strengthen your online privacy and security

Phil Muncaster01 Feb 2023


Privacy

Why your data is more valuable than you may realize

Why your data is more valuable than you may realize

Privacy

Why your data is more valuable than you may realize

The data trail you leave behind whenever you're online is bigger – and more revealing – than you may think

Tony Anscombe26 Jan 2023


Social Media

Mastodon vs. Twitter: Know the differences

Mastodon vs. Twitter: Know the differences

Social Media

Mastodon vs. Twitter: Know the differences

Looking for an alternative to Twitter and thinking about joining the folks flocking to Mastodon? Here’s how the two platforms compare to each other.

André Lameiras25 Jan 2023