What is high bandwidth memory and why is the US trying to block China’s access to it?

The US government has imposed fresh export controls on the sale of high tech memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications to China. The rules apply to US-made high bandwidth memory (HBM) technology as well as foreign-produced ones. High Read More …

China drafts ‘quantum-proof’ protocol to defend against advanced cyber attacks

Scientists from China are aiming to create a communication protocol which can help protect traditional encryption methods from quantum computer attacks. Chinese scientists recently presented a draft document at an internal event held in Sweden which showed their attempts at Read More …

How Israel harnesses technology to advance its offensive in Middle East

In September, thousands of pagers exploded across Lebanon in what seemed to be a sophisticated attack planned months in advance by Israel, turning the spotlight on the country’s cyber capabilities and its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare. Since Read More …

Meta Glasses can be used to dox strangers via facial recognition

Two Harvard students have created a privacy nightmare, according to 404 Media. Real-time facial recognition smart glasses, which pull up names, contacts, addresses, and more about a complete stranger just by looking at them. The students – AnhPhu Nguyen and Read More …

Cyber security in critical industries: challenges, solutions, and the road ahead

In an era of rapid digital transformation, cyber security has emerged as a paramount concern, particularly for critical industries such as energy, healthcare, and transportation. As we approach the IET’s Cyber Security for Critical Industries 2024 conference, it is essential Read More …

Heriot-Watt University begins work on new £2.5m cyber attack station

Work has begun on the development of a new optical ground station at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. The £2.5m facility will demonstrate and test satellite quantum secure communications and is scheduled to be fully operational by late autumn this year. Read More …

Allies agree new NATO Integrated Cyber Defence Centre

The NATO Integrated Cyber Defence Centre (NICC) will enhance the protection of NATO and Allied networks and the use of cyberspace as an operational domain. The Centre will inform NATO military commanders on possible threats and vulnerabilities in cyberspace, including Read More …