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Please, everyone, let’s not call it ‘fake news’ anymore

Digital disinformation campaigns, leveraging behavior profiling and social media, are on the rise — and causing harm.

3 Apr 2019 min read

Routers: a vulnerable opening to your home and personal data

If hackers get to your router, they can access all the connected devices in your home. Here’s what you need to know.

26 Mar 2019 min read

The enduring scourge of malvertising rears up anew

Threat actors are gaming the online advertising ecosystem to silently spread malware like never before; why it’s up to you to protect yourself.

18 Mar 2019 min read

Q&A: Cybersecurity has become a primal battleground for AI one-upmanship

A discussion of how – and why – adversaries are using artificial intelligence to juice up malicious activities

13 Mar 2019 min read

Like it or not, consumers are destined to play a big role in securing the Internet of Things

To instill security-by-design into emerging IoT systems, consumers must stay aware of new risks, demand appropriate levels of privacy and safety.

7 Mar 2019 min read

Ethical AI requires ethical humans

Can AI be evil? Garry Kasparov explains how AI works, and where ethics come into play.

19 Feb 2019 min read

Face the privacy issue of facial recognition

When does pervasive public surveillance start to infringe on our basic rights?

12 Feb 2019 min read

Let’s bring privacy back

It’s time to encourage businesses to adopt the New Privacy Code of Conduct to protect users

28 Jan 2019 min read

Gamers and gaming security

Rack up all of guest blogger Kevin Townsend’s good points as he explains how online gamers have to outsmart hackers...in addition to their opponents.

25 Jan 2019 min read

Beating cybercrime today

Our newest guest blogger Byron V. Acohido lays today’s digital stakes on the line.

21 Jan 2019 min read

The Data Dilemma

AI expert Garry Kasparov explains the ugly truth of data security today and how we can turn the tide.

31 Dec 2018 min read

Big brother is watching. And listening.

Garry Kasparov talks about the rapidly changing technological landscape, and its relevance to the preservation of democracy.

18 Sep 2018 min read

The Privacy and Security Risks of Consumer Genomics Kits

Garry Kasparov explores Consumer Genomic Kits, the exciting new horizons in this growing industry, and how to make sure we move forward with common sense and integrity.

21 Aug 2018 min read

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