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Jake Moore • 05 Apr 2022 • 7 min. read
Cybercrime
We’re going on Tor
Digital Security
US military vs. Silicon Valley – a cultural divide
Kids Online
Teenage cybercrime: How to stop kids from taking the wrong path
If better privacy and anonymity sound like music to your ears, you may not need to look much further than Tor Browser. Here’s what it’s like to surf the dark web using the browser.
Jake Moore • 05 Apr 2022
The US military knows it needs to speed up technology adoption through optimization, something at the heart of Silicon Valley culture
Cameron Camp • 16 Mar 2022
It’s never too late to prevent children from being dragged to the dark side and to ensure their skills are a force for good
Phil Muncaster • 22 Feb 2022
Privacy
Questions linger after IRS’s about-face on facial recognition
Why would a tax agency contractor’s privacy policy mention collecting information about my Facebook friends?
Tony Anscombe • 15 Feb 2022
Scams
When love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Don’t be the next victim – spot the signs of a faux romance in time and send that scammer ‘packing’
Phil Muncaster • 11 Feb 2022
Hidden in plain sight: How the dark web is spilling onto social media
A trip into the dark corners of Telegram, which has become a magnet for criminals peddling everything from illegal drugs to fake money and COVID-19 vaccine passes
Jake Moore • 10 Feb 2022
US: Your AI has to explain its decisions
No more turning a blind eye to algorithmic bias and discrimination if US lawmakers get their way
Cameron Camp • 08 Feb 2022
Think before you scan: How fraudsters can exploit QR codes to steal money
QR codes are all the rage and scammers have taken notice. Look out for dangers lurking behind those little black-and-white squares.
Cecilia Pastorino • 04 Feb 2022
Shoulder surfing: Watch out for eagle-eyed snoopers peeking at your phone
Some fraudsters may use low-tech tactics to steal your sensitive information – peering over your shoulder as you enter that data is one of them
Phil Muncaster • 02 Feb 2022