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Alphabay disappears: Three scenarios to look for next
Hackers

Alphabay disappears: Three scenarios to look for next

As AlphaBay vanishes, the dark web braces for upheaval, with markets jostling for supremacy or a radical shift to P2P trading.

By Rick Holland • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Infosys: How businesses can overcome the artificial barriers to AI
Artificial Intelligence

Infosys: How businesses can overcome the artificial barriers to AI

Roles which require emotional intelligence, imagination and human interaction will continue to be relevant and must be filled by human beings.

By Andrew Groth • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Millennials: How they drive a workforce with their heads in the cloud
Internet of Things

Millennials: How they drive a workforce with their heads in the cloud

The rise of millennials indicates the need for more mobile-savvy engagement as app-centric work environments become the norm for today's employees.

By Rob Malkin • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Cognizant: The future of intelligent transport in Australia
Internet of Things

Cognizant: The future of intelligent transport in Australia

NSW's move towards intelligent transport embraces a future of driverless vehicles, revolutionising road safety and urban mobility.

By Prasad Satyavolu and Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Going rogue: The challenges of AI in customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Going rogue: The challenges of AI in customer service

AI technologies are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and can add immense value to organisations — but they are by no means foolproof.

By Alok Kulkarni • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Who's ready for augmented intelligence? The AI investment gap
Artificial Intelligence

Who's ready for augmented intelligence? The AI investment gap

The AI Investment Gap – a discrepancy between C-Level executives who understand AI and those who have yet to deploy it into their business.

By Vanessa Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
How education can avoid being the next hacking target
Malware

How education can avoid being the next hacking target

US tech firm offers crucial cyber security tips for educational institutions facing rising threats, urging a balance between connectivity and protection.

By Darrick Kristich​ • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Phonics more important than ever in a digital age
Massey University

Phonics more important than ever in a digital age

Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.

By Tom Nicholson • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least
Malware

Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least

Botnets not only harm the owners of infected computers, but others too – they can send out spam, distributing a range of scams or even ransomware.

By We Live Security • 9 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg
Malware

Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg

Much ink is still being expended trying to determine who was responsible for WannaCry and what their motives were. But there's a bigger lesson here.

By Rick Holland • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
What to tell the board about the blockchain – Gartner
Blockchain

What to tell the board about the blockchain – Gartner

How to tell the board about a technology that could disrupt business models, remove institutional arbiters, and reprogramme the economy.

By Kasey Panetta • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Apple users advised to update their software now, as new security patches released
iOS

Apple users advised to update their software now, as new security patches released

Welcome to the post-WannaCryptor world, where every computer user understands the importance of creating secure backups and applying security patches.

By Graham Cluely • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Fingerprint security & biometrics: Three major myths busted
Malware

Fingerprint security & biometrics: Three major myths busted

Contrary to what many people assume biometric readers aren't foolproof. They have their own set of unique vulnerabilities. Fingerprints can be stolen.

By Welivesecurity • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Fake Chrome extensions inject code into web pages
Malware

Fake Chrome extensions inject code into web pages

Recently, here at our research lab, we have seen an increase in the number of JS/Chromex.Submelius threats detected.

By Camilo Gutiérrez Amaya • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Young cybercriminals 'more motivated by peer respect than financial gain'
Malware

Young cybercriminals 'more motivated by peer respect than financial gain'

An increasing number of young cybercriminals are motivated by a sense of notoriety and popularity with their peers rather than financial gain.

By Welivesecurity • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017
Talend: The reality of the artificial intelligence revolution
Robotics

Talend: The reality of the artificial intelligence revolution

Talend's Jason Bissell demystifies AI, citing its growth in Asia and promising advancements in both daily life and scientific discovery.

By Jason Bissell and Calvin Hoon • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Women in cybersecurity: Slowly but surely, change is coming
Malware

Women in cybersecurity: Slowly but surely, change is coming

Strides in diversity: Women are breaking barriers in cybersecurity, shifting the industry's gender dynamic for the better.

By Welivesecurity • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017
Don't pay for what is for free: Malicious Adobe Flash Player app found on Google Play
Malware

Don't pay for what is for free: Malicious Adobe Flash Player app found on Google Play

F11 did not contain any harmful code. Instead, it relied purely on social engineering, tricking users into paying €18 ($19) for Adobe Flash Player.

By Peter Stancik • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Malware campaign targets open source developers on GitHub
Malware

Malware campaign targets open source developers on GitHub

Be on your guard if you're a developer who uses GitHub – someone could be trying to infect your computer with malware.

By Graham Cluley • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017