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Co-opting internet-connected devices could disrupt transportation systems on Election Day, stymie political campaigns, or help make information warfare more credible.
Remember when websites didn’t rely on user data for profit margins, when values like anonymity and transparency were celebrated?
A recent leakware attack targeting Johannesburg was the second of its kind ever recorded. Hackers demanded A$52,663 worth of bitcoins, in return for not releasing senstivie civilian information.
Research shows we’re pretty gullible as it is. And our increasing reliance on machines for completing everyday tasks makes us all-the-more vulnerable to being exploited.
‘I think we should be very concerned’: A cybercrime expert on this week’s hack and what needs to happen next
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This week, a 'sophisticated state actor' hacked the big Australian political parties. In today's episode, an expert on crime and technology says 'it's a given' that some will try to disrupt elections.
Almost every online deception, fraud and scam – even propaganda and misinformation campaigns – begins with a fake social media profile. How do fakers get real people to agree to be friends?
Australians have lost more than $76 million to fraud so far this year. These are the tactics that online offenders use to dupe their victims.
It’s impossible to be certain of safety while using Gmail, Yahoo mail and other web-based email systems. The best solution is a radical one: It’s time to return to plain, text-only email.
Cyber Security Summer School is a chance for researchers to test their skills during live penetration testing.
To protect ourselves online, we should all understand a few key terms.
Nearly half of cybercriminals target small businesses. An expert explains how sole proprietors and entrepreneurs can boost cybersecurity without breaking the bank.
You know it’s a serious problem when even Google and Paypal have been targeted.
Kenya recently expressed fear that Al-Shabaab could interfere with the electronic voting system during the upcoming general election. Are cyber attacks a real threat in Africa?
Despite years of public information efforts, even simple cyberattacks still succeed. Here are five steps to avoiding having your emails appear on WikiLeaks.
Internet fraud – or ‘yahoo-yahoo’ – has become a way of life for some young Nigerian con-artists.
We are deepening our understanding of why people fall victim to the attacks in the first place.
Cyberattacks are on the rise in South Africa. New legislation is important, but it won’t solve the problem if it’s not accompanied by user education.
Phishing attempts tend to rise during the festive season when people are more likely to respond to online marketing and to spend more money. How can you protect yourself?
No matter how strong an organization’s cybersecurity, our own bad behavior could make us the “unintentional insiders” for the next big hack.
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University at Buffalo
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Professor of Cyber Security Practice, Edith Cowan University
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Associate Professor of Information and Operations Management, Texas A&M University
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Associate Professor of Information Science and Cybersecurity, Michigan State University
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Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Aberystwyth University
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Enterprise Management, Stellenbosch University
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Associate Professor in Auditing at the School of Accountancy, Stellenbosch University
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Assistant Professor of Communication, University of Pennsylvania
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Associate Director of Future Technologies, RMIT University
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Lecturer, University of Adelaide
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Sociologist/Criminologist/Victimologist and Media Communication Expert, University of Ibadan
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Vice Chancellor's Fellow in Digital Innovation and Wellbeing, University of Bristol
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Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Indiana University
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Professor of Cyber Security, University of Portsmouth
