cyber security

China leaps ahead of USA on quantum computing research; could spell end to encryption, demolishing crypto currencies and national security

October 31, 2017 -

Posted by Ethan Huff

(Natural News) Quantum communications is considered by many to be the future of computing technology, as it represents a means by which to create “un-hackable” super-computer networks that perform better and more securely than anything currently in use. But the greatest advancements in this next-level technology are reportedly taking place in China, not in the […]

in: China, Computing & internet, Current Events, cyber warfare, Encryption, Future science, Government, Science, Science & Tech, Scientific Achievements, Scientific Dictatorship, Space Weapons, Technology, Totalitarianism

Safe surfing: Beware of botnets and the rise in ransomware threats

October 11, 2017 -

Posted by Russel Davis

(Natural News) A report by the European policing agency Europol has revealed that the proliferation of ransomware has topped other forms of cyber crime in 2017. According to the 80-page report, ransomware has outperformed other forms of cybercrime and has steadily impacted victims across multiple industries in both the public and private sectors. The policing agency has coordinated several successful […]

in: Cell Phone Dangers, cyber warfare, Technology

Fitness trackers could be sending your data to healthcare providers, bumping up your premiums

January 8, 2017 -

Posted by David Gutierrez

(Natural News) Fitness trackers like Fitbit pose a major privacy and security risk to users, warns a new report from the Centre for Digital Democracy. Fitness trackers and smart watches, which are sold by companies including Fitbit, Apple, Jawbone, Misfit and Samsung, collect a wide range of personal, physical and health data about users. Companies […]

in: Health, Technology