Internet Explorer won’t be missed – but its legacy will live on (through memes)

To its credit, Explorer introduced many Windows users to the joys of the internet for the first time.

Mohiuddin Ahmed, The Conversation

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M Imran Malik, The Conversation

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Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation

· Jun 16, 2022 · 11:30 pm

What will happen if Russia cuts itself off from the internet?

With mounting pressure from the West, Moscow may create its own version of the ‘great firewall of China’.

Mohiuddin Ahmed, The Conversation

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Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation

· Mar 11, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Pegasus spyware: How does it work and how can you tell if your phone is at risk?

Although most people are unlikely to be targeted by this type of attack, there are still simple steps you can take to minimise your potential exposure.

Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation

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Roberto Musotto, The Conversation

· Jul 22, 2021 · 02:30 pm

These are the top five dangerous cybercriminal organisations that are holding the world to ransom

Understanding who these groups are and what they want is critical to taking them down.

Roberto Musotto, The Conversation

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Brianna O'Shea, The Conversation

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Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation

· Jul 09, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Explained: Why so many websites went down across the world on Tuesday

Sites such as the BBC, Pinterest, the Financial Times and Reddit were offline for a short period.

Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation

· Jun 09, 2021 · 09:30 pm

What is Apple’s new ‘app tracking transparency’? Why has it angered Facebook? And should you use it?

The new iPhone operating system lets you opt out of having your online habits tracked by apps. That’s a big part of Facebook's business model.

Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation

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Nikolai Hampton, The Conversation

· Apr 30, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Facebook data breach: What happened and why it’s hard to know if your data was leaked

The data breach is believed to relate to a vulnerability that the social media platform reportedly fixed in August of 2019.

Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation

· Apr 07, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Is Trump’s TikTok deal a national security win or an election gimmick?

If the deal goes ahead – and that is far from certain – Oracle and Walmart will take around 20% of TikTok Global, with ByteDance retaining 80%.

Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation

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Nathalie Collins, The Conversation

· Sep 22, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Why your eight-character email password is not safe anymore

By leveraging today’s computing power, a password can be guessed in as little as 12 minutes.

Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation

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Brianna O'Shea, The Conversation

· Sep 16, 2020 · 07:30 pm

What kind of user data does TikTok collect and where is it stored?

After India, Australia and United States are mulling banning the video-sharing app.

Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation

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James Jin Kang, The Conversation

· Jul 09, 2020 · 07:30 pm