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Computer Security: Animal or plant?

We have been informed that it’s not only computer mice that pose a threat to your digital well-being. No, trackpads do, too

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24 January, 2023
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24 January, 2023

Computer Security: When auto-update is not so auto

With more and more random software installed on our laptops, tablets, smartphones and other devices, more and more security risks creep in

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10 January, 2023

Computer Security: What’s under the tree?

It’s time to review what Father Christmas and his elves, gnomes and reindeers, if you happen to believe in them, have put under the computer security tree

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01 December, 2022
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01 December, 2022

Computer Security: Freemium paywalls

Lots of software are provided to CERN for free, and not just open-source software. But what do they actually mean when they say “free”?

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22 November, 2022
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22 November, 2022

Quantum deep: delving into quantum technologies at CERN’s QT4HEP conference

The event discussed the latest developments in quantum technologies and identified activities within particle physics and beyond that can most benefit from their application

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08 November, 2022

Computer Security: When your restaurant turns sour

It’s the beauty of software engineering to reuse programs/libraries/packages/VMs/containers developed by others – but this comes with a caveat

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03 November, 2022

Computer Security: Finally, bonbons for download

Now it’s up to you to better protect your files, folders, documents and data

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20 October, 2022

CERN joins with leaders from research and industry to propose an Open Quantum Institute

The Open Quantum Institute will work to ensure that emerging quantum technologies are put to use to tackle key societal challenges

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13 October, 2022

Computer Security: How to avoid being disturbed during your holidays

Be sure to store all your professional data in central locations

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11 October, 2022