When is ‘not a backdoor’ just a backdoor? Australia’s struggle with encryption
The Australian government wants to access encrypted messages, but don't call it a "backdoor".
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Turnbull and Shorten urge need to curb terrorists’ opportunities on the internet
In a security update on the threats facing Australia at home and abroad, Malcolm Turnbull will say that an 'online civil society is as achievable as an offline one'.
One year on, is Australia’s cybersecurity strategy on track? Experts respond
The Australian government's cybersecurity report card is out and the results are worrying.
Private defense companies are here to stay – what does that mean for national security?
For-profit corporations are deeply embedded in US national security infrastructure – and they're not going anywhere.
From botnet to malware: a guide to decoding cybersecurity buzzwords
To protect ourselves online, we should all understand a few key terms.
When it comes to ransomware, it’s sometimes best to pay up
Movies tell us that paying a ransom means the bad guys win, but in the real world it's not that simple.
7 in 10 smartphone apps share your data with third-party services
When smartphone apps get permission to access your location or other activity, they often share that data with other companies that can compile digital profiles on users.
What are software vulnerabilities, and why are there so many of them?
It can be useful to think of hackers as burglars and malicious software as their burglary tools. Both types of miscreants want to find ways into secure places and have many options for entry.
How WannaCry caused global panic but failed to turn much of a profit
The cyber-attack hit 200,000 computers and a number of big global organisations. But it hasn't made much in ransom money.
What the underground market for ransomware looks like
The underground market for software vulnerabilities has been growing steadily since the 1990s, so the latest WannaCry could be a sign of things to come.
Why installing software updates makes us WannaCry
People don't want to endure the interruptions and inconveniences of keeping their computer software up to date. Research tells us why, and how we might fix the problem – and protect ourselves.
After ‘WannaCrypt’, should governments stockpile software vulnerabilities? Experts respond
"It is time for a digital Geneva Convention to protect the internet."
NHS ransomware cyber-attack was preventable
NHS data is being held to ransom by criminals. This the mother of all wake-up calls.
Global ransomware attack reinforces message of Trump’s new cybersecurity order
President Trump's new executive order on cybersecurity signals some significant new federal cybersecurity efforts.
Could a doodle replace your password?
A simple idea that's surprisingly secure: drawing your own unlock pattern on a touchscreen. Faster and easier to remember than a password, and much harder to guess or crack.
Why emojis – 👫🍣💍🎭 – might be your next password
Useful for expressing moods, emotions and nuances in messages, emojis could have another use: as your next smartphone password.
The long history, and short future, of the password
Going as far back as the Bible, and as widely known as the phrase 'Open, Sesame,' passwords are a textual link to our past. But they may not be around much longer.
Why we choose terrible passwords, and how to fix them
The first line of cyberdefense is having a good password. What does research say about what that actually means?
Police around the world learn to fight global-scale cybercrime
Cybercriminals are using cloud-based services, much like regular businesses. A new study reveals important lessons for the future of fighting cybercrime.
The three ‘B's’ of cybersecurity for small businesses
Nearly half of cybercriminals target small businesses. An expert explains how sole proprietors and entrepreneurs can boost cybersecurity without breaking the bank.
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Associate professor, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in Networking, The Open University
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Professor of Cyber Security, School of Computer Science and Informatics, De Montfort University
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Associate Director Security Lancaster, Lancaster University
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Head, The Cyber Academy, Edinburgh Napier University
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Professor, Information Security Group, Royal Holloway
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Director, Center for Cyber and Homeland Security, George Washington University
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Director of UWA Centre for Software Practice, University of Western Australia
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Visiting Professor, University of Surrey
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Lecturer in Computer Security, University of Kent
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Lecturer in Software Engineering, Monash University
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Associate Director, Center for Cyber and Homeland Security, George Washington University
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Senior Lecturer, Cybersecurity & Internet Researcher, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Teaching Fellow in Politics and International Relations, Royal Holloway
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Senior Lecturer in Politics and Global Security, University of Glasgow
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