Cyber

Although there were cyberattacks on Ukrainian Government agencies and banks in February, the anticipated major cyber attack on Ukraine hasn’t occurred.

The US and most other wealthy countries (China being a significant exception) are applying some of the severest economic sanctions—ever used—against Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine.

Bolstering cybersecurity has become more critical than ever in the 21st century; battles are now being fought digitally and with missiles as nations wage war in new and complex arenas.

From trading cryptocurrencies to purchasing art in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain applications are booming—and a University of NSW (UNSW) cybersecurity expert is predicting where things will go from here.

This article suggests that social media is being used to radicalise Australians and recruit some Australians as spies.

Most people will agree that social can be toxic—very toxic. But if you’re a social-media moderator, or ‘admin’, you can't just put your phone down and step away from the abuse—even if you find the abuse upsetting.

Some of the most notorious ransomware groups have had their operations stopped by police authorities— however, new ransomware groups may replace those arrested.

To ensure the metaverse, possibly the next iteration of the internet, is inclusive—people from marginalized communities must help to shape it.

Five major cyberattacks occurred during 2021, most of which were Ransomware attacks.

If World War III happens, it is more likely to start with cyberattacks than an attack using military forces or weapons.