The metaverse. A shimmering promise of interconnected digital realms. But beneath the slick surface lies a chilling vulnerability: identity theft on steroids. We're not just talking about stolen credit card numbers; we're talking about the potential theft of your very self.Is Your Avatar Really You?Think about it. Your avatar. Your...
We're at a crossroads. We all enjoy the convenience of online services – the immediate gratification, the custom-tailored experiences. But that convenience often comes at a steep price: our privacy. Everywhere you turn, data breaches and scams are reaching new heights of intricacy. It makes it seem as if we...
The United States’ continued, extravagant dependence on the Social Security Number (SSN), a 90-year-old identifier has become dangerous. The SSN has become a linchpin in protecting the digital existence of 330 million Americans. It operates in concert with other major credit bureaus, despite well-documented security vulnerabilities.SSNs were never designed to...
Espionage isn’t what it used to be like in James Bond films. No need for exploding pens and microdots. The new frontier is digital—and it’s nightmarish. We’re not just referring to hackers stealing government secrets. After all, we’re not just discussing the erosion of journalism, but rather of truth itself....
The UK government is set to introduce passkey technology for accessing its digital services later this year, replacing the current SMS-based verification system. The motivation for this transition has been to increase security, strengthen user experience, and achieve increased operational efficiency. Passkeys, unique digital keys tied to specific devices like...
Real estate dreams, for many, become nightmares. It's not always about leaky roofs or hidden mold. Sometimes, it's far more sinister: fraud. We’ve all read the nightmare tales. Families have lost their life savings, had their identities hijacked and even had their homes seized through intricate scams. It makes you...
We’re in the digital Wild West, friends. We know that AI is growing at warp speed and with it comes fantastic innovative opportunities. It’s supercharging fraud in ways we could never have imagined. One of the supposed silver bullets? Biometrics. Here's the uncomfortable truth: our reliance on biometrics is built...
The digital battlefield is here. Even if you don’t witness any tanks rolling down your street, you’ll surely know a cyber war is in full swing. Sadly, your data, privacy, and financial security are all on the front lines of this battle. Think of it like this: remember those old...
Imagine this: You're exploring a vibrant metaverse art gallery, ready to bid on a piece by your favorite digital artist, only to discover the auction is run by an AI posing as them, preying on your fandom. Now consider a hyper-realistic deepfake of you acquiring debt in a metaverse casino....
Let's be blunt: if you're still relying on SMS OTP for anything important – banking, crypto wallets, even your email – you're playing a dangerous game. It’s as bad as locking Fort Knox with a Happy Meal lock. They’ve created the illusion of security, but the truth is actually scary....
Remember the early days of the internet? Wild West, right? That’s how DeFi seemed just a few years ago. “Rug pulls” started entering the broader crypto lexicon. That’s starting to change and for the better. We know regulation can be a buzzkill but it’s the only way to find out...
Humanity Protocol opened the doors to its fast and secure decentralized ID service on June 26. The H token saw its value explode following a successful “Fairdrop” to early users and supporters. The H token, meanwhile, has seen a 40% price surge over the last 24 hours. The flood, of...
The crypto world loves a good narrative, and Humanity Protocol's H token is dripping with one: a fairdrop revolution. Yet the promise is unmistakable. We will fight to reclaim airdrops from the arms of the bot armies and restore them to actual, live human beings. The method? Palm scans. Yes,...
A billion-dollar valuation for the ability to palm scan? No joke. While everyone’s chasing the next crypto unicorn, I can’t shake the feeling we're blindly galloping towards a future where our bodies are the ultimate key – and the ultimate target. Humanity Protocol’s H token has skyrocketed, partially fueled by...
It’s that same sort of exuberance you felt when you first heard about the metaverse. The fulfillment of digital utopia, being in touch with everyone on planet Earth through expansive online metaverses, creating prosperous virtual societies? It sounded revolutionary. Now, look at Horizon Worlds. Clunky avatars, digital tumbleweeds, and a...
Zuckerberg wants AGI. Personal superintelligence, he calls it. An AI that essentially runs your life. Sounds convenient, right? Maybe. But let's be brutally honest: entrusting the keys to your existence to a single, centralized entity – especially one with Zuckerberg's track record – is a recipe for disaster. Well, it’s...
DeFi might seem like a remote world, but I’ll never forget being at a DeFi conference last year. The typical panicky lunge for registration lines, relatable uncomfortable small talk… but then, wait, what’s this. Rather than needing to keep up with a paper name tag, I simply scanned a QR...
I’ve always been interested in the way art and technology can bring people together. My past as a graphic novel artist and writer showed me the impact visual storytelling can have on connecting with others. I never envisioned how powerful these digital collectibles could be – how they can be...
