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Why has healthcare become such a target for cyber-attackers?
Confidential data and even human lives are at risk thanks to the huge spread of connected technology in healthcare.
Internet of Things: between panacea and paranoia
How the idea of a hyper-connected society could quickly go from utopia to dystopia and why neither scenario is likely to last.
Six things every consumer should know about the ‘Internet of Things’
'Internet of Things' devices come with many risks, but current laws may not protect us. Until they do, it may be best to steer clear.
Your smart home is trying to reprogram you
But don't worry, it's failing. For now.
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.
Can blockchain technology help poor people around the world?
Already becoming a darling of Wall Street, blockchain technology's biggest real benefits could come to the world's poorest people. Here's how.
Even sex toys can be connected to the internet – and hacked
When it comes to smart vibrators, be sure to use data protection.
How to make an Internet of Intelligent Things work for Africa
The new Internet of Things has the potential to compensate for Africa's legacies of underdevelopment.
The next cyberattack could come from sound waves
Using sound waves to disrupt sensor functions is just one of a growing number of "side-channel attacks" that could affect our devices.
How companies can stay ahead of the cybersecurity curve
New standards and regulations are beginning to govern how companies protect customers' data. Companies ignore this vital issue at their peril, both financially and legally.
The WikiLeaks CIA release: When will we learn?
The latest release from WikiLeaks, of information about CIA hacking efforts, is yet another reminder of how Americans and our government must better protect our secret information.
Big data is adding a whole new dimension to public spaces – here’s how
Public spaces are becoming new arenas for people power – and it's all down to how you use your smart phone.
How artificial intelligence could provide some respite for the NHS
A new diagnostic smartphone app is a modern move for the health provider.
Why connecting all the world’s robots will drive 2017’s top technology trends
This will be the year when the Internet of Things becomes intelligent -- and useful.
Regional Australia is crying out for equitable access to broadband
A new coalition of bodies representing regional Australia is calling on the government to help guarantee better access to the internet and the networked economy.
How to save the Internet of Things from cyber attacks – with psychology
If we can change people's behaviour we won't be so at risk from cyber attacks.
Could your kettle bring down the internet?
The recent cyber attack on the Dyn infrastructure shows why the internet of things poses a risk to us all.
Data surveillance is all around us, and it’s going to change our behaviour
Data surveillance has become increasingly invasive and its scope has broadened.
Hacked by your fridge: the Internet of Things could spark a new wave of cyber attacks
A recent massive distributed denial-of-service attack by compromised Internet of Things devices highlights a growing cyber security threat.
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Director - Networked Society Institute and Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Telecommunications Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology
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Co-director, Centre for Digital Business, University of Salford
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Professor of Digital Economy, University of Nottingham
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Professor of Strategy, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
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Professor of Practice, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
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Senior Lecturer in Educational Technology, CQUniversity Australia
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Head, The Cyber Academy, Edinburgh Napier University
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Lecturer, Edith Cowan University
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Master of Cyber Security - Security Researcher, Director Software Development, Edith Cowan University
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Director of UWA Centre for Software Practice, University of Western Australia
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Professor of Strategic Management, University of Toronto
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Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences, Macquarie University
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Lecturer, School of Taxation ＆ Business Law, UNSW
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Professor, School of Computing and Information Technology, University of Wollongong
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