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The race for quantum-proof cryptography

Lawmakers briefed on quantum computing’s threat to encryption and the urgent need for mathematical research.

Written by Cynthia Brumfield10 Dec. 19 22:00

How a bank got hacked

Phineas Phisher claims to have netted hundreds of thousands of pounds sterling in a 2016 hack of the Cayman National Isle of Man Bank.

Written by J.M. Porup20 Nov. 19 07:16

How EDR stops hackers in their tracks

EDR is a category of security tools that monitor end-user hardware devices across a network for a range of suspicious activities and behaviour.

Written by Josh Fruhlinger08 Nov. 19 22:00

'Hey Google, delete the last thing I said to you'

Google has raced to launch a slew of privacy-related features as the search giant and social media companies face heat from users and regulators globally on how their platforms handle user data.

Written by Reuters03 Oct. 19 04:10

Marriott data breach FAQ: How did it happen and what was the impact?

In late 2018, the Marriott hotel chain announced that one of its reservation systems had been compromised, with hundreds of millions of customer records, including credit card and passport numbers, being exfiltrated by the attackers.

Written by Josh Fruhlinger30 Sept. 19 20:00