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223 articles


  • News + Trends

    NDG revision clears next hurdle, Greens want referendum

    by Florian Bodoky

  • Background information

    New AI model both threatens and enhances IT security

    by David Lee

  • Background information

    Chat Control on the brink of collapse: EU gets in its own way

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    An end to spam calls: Parliament instructs Federal Council to take measures

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    Supreme Court rules: Providers are not responsible for file sharing

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    USA stops import of WLAN routers from abroad

    by Florian Bodoky

  • Guide

    How to set up new parent-managed accounts on WhatsApp

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    Voluntary EU chat control remains. No?

    by Florian Bodoky

  • Behind the scenes

    Phishing alert: fake Galaxus survey uses free gift as bait

    by Manuel Wenk

  • Background information

    Swiss start-up hears animals speak

    by Lorenz Keller

  • Background information

    Use the cloud, keep your data: encryption from Switzerland thanks to Duokey

    by Lorenz Keller

  • News + Trends

    Init7 rebels against the public prosecutor's request to block networks

    by Florian Bodoky

  • Background information

    Social media ban for youth: what European countries are planning

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    E-ID launch in 2026 questionable: report criticises security

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    Password manager: ETH Zurich uncovers security gaps

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    The smartphone is Switzerland's new wallet

    by Kim Muntinga

  • News + Trends

    VÜPF revision: Federal Council must take a step back

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    Autoplay, endless loop, algorithm: Why the EU is targeting TikTok

    by Florian Bodoky

  • Background information

    Intelligence Service Act: the intelligence service’s remit is set to be expanded

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    New tools for old problems: Weak Windows passwords in our sights

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    Threema changes hands: Financial investor from Frankfurt takes over

    by Florian Bodoky

  • Background information

    End of the line for child abuse deepfakes? The Grok crisis and its impact

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    WhatsApp in the EU's sights: threat of being categorised as a VLOP?

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    ByteDance signs TikTok deal with USA

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    Vlog or advert? Study proves effect of hidden influencer advertising

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    Court stops mass surveillance: FIS violates fundamental rights

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    Zurich cantonal council wants facial recognition in public spaces

    by Florian Bodoky

  • Behind the scenes

    From Philippine text traps to fake Galaxus e-mails, these are the common scams of 2025

    by Daniel Borchers

  • Guide

    How safe really are Arlo cameras? The big reality check

    by Luca Fontana

  • News + Trends

    EU countries want passports on smartphones

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    No social media monopoly: Zuckerberg can keep Insta

    by Florian Bodoky

  • News + Trends

    Cloud in the DMA check: Amazon and Microsoft under observation

    by Florian Bodoky

  • Background information

    Digital Omnibus: the EU’s set to restructure digital laws

    by Florian Bodoky

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