Beware of the Algorithmic Ministry of Truth Allowing Western governments to deploy AI-supported systems to counter the perceived threat of ‘cognitive warfare’ from Russia and other authoritarian actors will likely do more harm than good to the fundamental rights of citizens and the liberal-democratic system such measures purportedly seek to preserve. A new kind of … Read more
As the demand for heightened security and seamless user experiences continues to grow across various sectors, advanced biometric technologies are poised to redefine the authentication and identity verification processes. From ensuring secure financial transactions to enhancing border control and streamlining retail interactions, advanced biometrics’ ability to provide robust security while improving user experience marks a … Read more
The ABI Research survey Industrial and Manufacturing Survey 1H 2024: Cybersecurity Impacts and Investments reveals that 20% of industrial manufacturers are prioritising network security as their primary defence against cyberattacks. With the increasing digitisation of industrial assets, manufacturers face heightened risks from cybercriminals targeting valuable data and processes. The State of Technology in Manufacturing survey … Read more
Change Healthcare says it has notified approximately 100 million Americans that their personal, financial and healthcare records may have been stolen in a February 2024 ransomware attack that caused the largest ever known data breach of protected health information. Image: Tamer Tuncay, Shutterstock.com. A ransomware attack at Change Healthcare in the third week of February … Read more
OT and industrial control systems in manufacturing sites are often operated in closed environments, with IT and OT systems separated from each other. However, the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation (DX) is enabling convergence between these two domains. As a result, cyberattacks targeting manufacturing sites in industries such as semiconductors … Read more
