Digital kill switches are security mechanisms designed to remotely disable or delete software, hardware, or data in the event of theft, unauthorized access, or other security threats. Governments around the world have specific legislation based on criteria to decide when to activate the kill switch. However, these decisions are most likely based on social control.
In recent years, the art world has undergone an unprecedented transformation thanks to the rise of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). In 2014, experienced digital artist Kevin McCoy and a technologist named Anil Dash created what is widely considered to be the first NFT. We want to look at how NFTs are changing the art scene and present real-life examples of artists who are successfully navigating this new digital terrain.
A scenario currently considered unlikely has prompted the Swiss Federal Council to take specific measures to prevent a power supply collapse. In the event of a power shortage, the government intends to impede the transmission of large amounts of data in the mobile network and block certain websites. The proposal envisions, as a first step, blocking specific websites. This primarily concerns social media, video, and music platforms that are widely used by many people.
The digital euro will change significantly in terms of its usability. Gone are the days when you could spend your money on anything. As described in a recent report by the German Ministry of the Interior, the digital euro of the European Central Bank will have a special characteristic - programmability. This means that the digital euro will be intended for specific purposes, and its owner will no longer be able to freely dispose of it. Instead, the digital euro will be programmed to be spent only on approved transactions to ensure it remains within the boundaries of its intended use. Essentially, it becomes money that is not fully under the control of its owner.
Cyber espionage is developing and spreading on a national and international level, often trying to remain undetected throughout the entire attack cycle. The perpetrators can take extraordinary measures to obscure their identity, their goals, and their plan of action. Can you become a target? The answer is yes. Find out why.
Smart devices and the internet have brought many conveniences to modern life. They allow people to connect with anyone, regardless of distance, time, or weather.
Protecting privacy in the digital space is becoming increasingly difficult to define. As technology evolves with our usage, the data we share also evolves, encompassing more and more information from various sources.
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