5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next

Here’s how to know you have fallen victim to a scam – and what to do in order to undo or mitigate the damage. Online fraud can be thought of as a price we pay for the ubiquity of digital services. These services make our lives easier, healthier, safer and more entertaining. But there are … More 5 signs you’ve fallen for a scam – and what to do next

WhatsApp: Rather be blocked in UK than weaken security

BBC reports that WhatsApp says it would rather be blocked in the UK than undermine its encrypted-messaging system, if required to do so under the Online Safety Bill. WhatsApp’s head, Will Cathcart, said it would refuse to comply if asked to weaken the privacy of encrypted messages. The app Signal previously said it could stop … More WhatsApp: Rather be blocked in UK than weaken security

Forthcoming EU metaverse policy “cannot shy away from cybersecurity,” warn experts

According to Verdict, The European Commission (EC) is hosting its second public consultation on the 10th March to determine guidelines for a new EU metaverse policy – and experts believe cybersecurity should be at its forefront. Research firm GlobalData shows that the metaverse raises several social concerns ranging from data privacy to other forms of online harm. Analysts at GlobalData … More Forthcoming EU metaverse policy “cannot shy away from cybersecurity,” warn experts

‘A woman from Mars’: Life in the pursuit of space exploration

An astrobiologist, analog astronaut, author and speaker, Dr. Michaela Musilova shares her experience as a woman at the forefront of space exploration and from her quest for scientific and personal excellence. When we talk about space adventures, our minds are likely to wander to famed astronauts. However, we often forget that there is a lot … More ‘A woman from Mars’: Life in the pursuit of space exploration