Computer Security, CyberSecurity or Information Technology Security (IT Security) is the protection of computer systems from theft or damage to their hardware, software or electronic data, as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. CyberSecurity also refers to a set of techniques used to protect the integrity of networks, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access.
Security is still viewed by much of the computing research community in a narrow technical context, leading to results poorly aligned with motivating real-world needs.
Cybersecurity as Illuminator for the Future of Computing Research Read More
Austria’s data regulator has found that the use of Google Analytics is a breach of GDPR. In the absence of a new EU-US data deal, other countries may follow.
Europe’s Move Against Google Analytics Is Just the Beginning Read More
General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, have overhauled how businesses process and handle data. Our need-to-know GDPR guide explains what the changes mean for you
What is GDPR? The summary guide to GDPR compliance in the UK Read More
In a conversation with WIRED, former representative Will Hurd talked AI, the metaverse, China, and how ill-prepared legislators are to grapple with any of it.
The Future of Tech Is Here. Congress Isn’t Ready for It Read More
You’ll never be able to get a clean slate—but you can significantly downsize your digital footprint.
6 Ways to Delete Yourself From the Internet Read More
Underwater cables keep the internet online. When they congregate in one place, things get tricky.
The Most Vulnerable Place on the Internet Read More
A Times investigation reveals how Israel reaped diplomatic gains around the world from NSO’s Pegasus spyware — a tool America itself purchased but is now trying to ban.
The Battle for the World’s Most Powerful Cyberweapon Read More
Zelle, the payments platform used by millions of customers, is a popular target of scammers. But banks have been reluctant to make fraud victims whole — despite owning the system.
Fraud Is Flourishing on Zelle. The Banks Say It’s Not Their Problem. Read More
Disappointed with the lack of US response to the Hermit Kingdom’s attacks against US security researchers, one hacker took matters into his own hands.
North Korea Hacked Him. So He Took Down Its Internet Read More
America’s top spy and the future of surveillance.
America’s Top Spy Talks Snowden Leaks and Our Ominous Future Read More
Meet the hackers who, this weekend, will try to commandeer an actual orbiter as part of a Defcon contest hosted by the Air Force and the Defense Digital Service.
The Feds Want These Teams to Hack a Satellite—From Home Read More
Surveillance isn’t just imposed on people: Many of us buy into it willingly.
The Rise of ‘Luxury Surveillance’ Read More
Lawmakers are growing concerned about a flood of data-hungry cars from China taking over American streets.
Autonomous Vehicles Join the List of US National Security Threats Read More
The latest crisis that rocked the Greek government shows the bloc’s surveillance problem goes beyond the notorious NSO Group.
Spyware Scandals Are Ripping Through Europe Read More
Intelligence collected from public information online could be impacting traditional warfare and altering the calculus between large and small powers.
Open Source Intelligence May Be Changing Old-School War Read More
This is a big moment of turbulence and change for the hacking business. But the demand is here to stay.
The hacker-for-hire industry is now too big to fail Read More
Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online.
About Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022 Read More
Much of the post-quantum transition work that needs to be done can start now, even while we wait for algorithm and protocol standards to be updated.
The Long Road Ahead to Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Read More
When we eventually started to analyze the obtained data after the third survey round, we discovered surprising results that led to heated discussions among the research team members.
Even If Users Do Not Read Security Directives, Their Behavior Is Not So Catastrophic Read More
From Afghanistan to cyberattacks, Frank Herbert’s novel anticipated and shaped warfare as we know it.
Dune Foresaw—and Influenced—Half a Century of Global Conflict Read More