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An anonymous coder nearly hacked a big chunk of the internet. How worried should we be?
Code maintainers around the world are now thinking about their vulnerabilities at a strategic and tactical level. It is not only their code itself they will be worrying about, but also their code distribution mechanisms and software assembly processes.
A close call for the Linux community as major vulnerability detected
The big question now is who created the malware and what was their motivation for creating a security backdoor that could have compromised computer systems all over the world if it had been introduced into operating environments.
Accessibility remains an afterthought – how NZ’s digital health tools risk excluding people with disabilities
The lack of emphasis on accessibility often begins at the early stages of software development, which leads to inaccessible digital health solutions.
The Big Four’s stranglehold on fintech innovation
We have not seen disruptive innovations observed overseas from fintechs such as Revolut, Monzo, and Rocket Mortgage, as fintechs here face a range of impediments entering and expanding.
What we know so far about the rumoured Apple smart ring
With advances in artificial intelligence (AI), it is expected that in 2024, there will be a boost in health tracking.
Are private conversations truly private? A cybersecurity expert explains how end-to-end encryption protects you
While end-to-end encryption effectively secures messages, it is not foolproof against all cyberthreats and requires users to actively manage their privacy settings.