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Building (another layer of) national security infrastructure

Editorial January 20, 2025 0Comment

The official NSA (National Security Agency) Podcast, No Such Podcast, says in their podcast episode 2 “Cybersecurity is National Security” that cybersecurity is no longer a separate domain – it’s…

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Shorter, Sharper, and More Effective: The Evolving Landscape of Online Scams

Editorial August 30, 2024 0Comment

In today's digital landscape, online scams are a growing concern, with a recent study by Chainalysis highlighting the shrinking cycle of these scams, making them harder to detect and disrupt.…

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Phone Scam, Email Scam – How to protect yourself

Editorial May 15, 2024 0Comment

How Scammers Hijack Their Victims’ Brains – An article from Marketplace Tech by Lily Jamali and Rose Huges Have you ever been on the receiving end of a suspicious call…

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Securing Our Digital Future: CISA’s Cybersecurity Strategic Plan

Editorial May 7, 2024 0Comment

In his keynote at the RSA cybersecurity conference, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken highlighted the significance of cybersecurity in shaping the global future. The U.S. unveiled the CISA Cybersecurity Strategic…

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Department of Homeland Security Announces New Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board

Editorial April 26, 2024 0Comment

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the creation of a new Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board. The board will advise the DHS on how to best govern…

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From worsening ransomware attacks to students turning to cyber fraud

Editorial April 25, 2024 0Comment

Within days of following this story, we found an intractable problem of ransomware attacks launched on people and police take down $249-a-month global phishing service used by 2,000 hackers to…

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Cybersecurity Job Market: Booming Threat, Shrinking Workforce?

Editorial April 19, 2024 0Comment

The cybersecurity field faces a paradox: rising cyberattacks and a 22% decline in US cybersecurity job postings from 2022 to 2023. Key roles like Insider Threat Analysts and Product Security…

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China will use AI to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea and India, Microsoft warns

Editorial April 5, 2024 0Comment

In the ever-evolving landscape of geopolitics, the role of technology is becoming increasingly significant. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), nations are exploring new avenues to gain strategic advantages,…

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Baltimore bridge collapse and the collapse of truth on Twitter

Editorial March 30, 2024 0Comment

Sensational stories quickly spread across the social media immediately after the collapse of the Baltimore bridge. What used to be a source for breaking news is now infested with falsehoods…