A cyberattack could wreak destruction comparable to a nuclear weapon
Hackers are already laying the foundation for a major cyber attack that could be just as damaging as a nuclear weapon.
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Louisiana continues response to “ransomware” cyberattack
Louisiana has suffered the most pervasive ransomware attacks in the state's history.
Neuroscience and artificial intelligence can help improve each other
Artificial intelligence has little to do with brain science, yet there are lesson to learn that will improve both.
5 ways to protect yourself from cybercrime
A leader of a new effort to teach cybersecurity to local community organizations and the public at large offers some basic tips to get everyone started.
5 Moon-landing innovations that changed life on Earth
The technology needed to make moon landings possible also changed our lives on Earth. Here are 5 important innovations.
New ruling says politicians can’t block people on social media: Here’s how to get 'unblocked'
Elected officials cannot block people from their social media pages, according to a new ruling.
Facebook doesn't fool me – but I worry about how it affects you
Much of the criticism of Facebook relates to how the company's algorithms target users that show slanted content.
Congress is considering privacy legislation – be afraid
States like California have been at the forefront of privacy innovation in recent decades. A possible federal law could bring their experimentation to a halt, harming consumers.
How cryptocurrency scams work
Cryptocurrency fraudsters have swindled their victims out of hundreds of millions - even billions - of dollars. What do they do to earn people's trust and then take their money?
How Uber and other digital platforms could trick us using behavioral science – unless we act fast
Uber's IPO will value the company at more than $80 billion, yet the data it collects on its users may be worth even more - and creates the potential for dangerous manipulation.