Quantum computing is reaching a major technological milestone: quantum computers powerful enough to break classical asymmetric cryptography are not yet here, but experts are highlighting an imminent danger: the "harvest now, decrypt later" scenario. In this scenario, malicious actors capture encrypted data today in order to decrypt it tomorrow, when quantum power becomes accessible. Faced with this threat, Switzerland is taking action: banks, public institutions, and multinat

The German state of Schleswig-Holstein has announced the gradual abandonment of Microsoft tools—Teams, Office, Outlook, Exchange, SharePoint, Active Directory, and even Windows—in favor of open-source solutions. This decision affects approximately "30,000 employees" in the administration, including civil servants, police officers, and magistrates, and should be effective within "the next three months." Dirk Schrödter, Minister for Digitalization, justifies this transformation

You work in IT and are an expert in computer networks and programming languages... You have a great command of computer systems, and it's impressive! But let's be honest: you're probably one of the groups most exposed to cyberattacks. Why? Because you're overconfident in your technical skills, and security sometimes takes a back seat to functionality. The reality is that most businesses—even large corporations—are vulnerable to cybercriminals, and as an IT professional,

In June 2025, Microsoft announced a $400 million investment to strengthen its data centers located near Geneva and Zurich. This decision, confirmed during a meeting between Swiss Minister of Economy Guy Parmelin and Microsoft Vice President Brad Smith, aims to strengthen the cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure resident in Switzerland. Thanks to this project, sensitive data will remain in the country, a crucial requirement for the healthcare, finance, and p

In today's digital landscape, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is more crucial than ever. With cyberattacks on the rise,...

Penetration testing (or pentesting) is an essential practice in cybersecurity, consisting of simulating attacks on a computer system to identify and remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.

In an era where digital privacy is increasingly under threat, many individuals seek ways to minimize their online presence and protect their personal information. Being "invisible" on the internet involves reducing your digital footprint, securing your communications, and controlling the information available about you online. This essay explores various strategies and tools to achieve a higher level of online anonymity.

NSO Group, an Israeli company specializing in cyber surveillance, has been at the center of a global scandal related to the misuse of its Pegasus spyware. This software, designed to discreetly infiltrate smartphones, has been used to target journalists, human rights activists, diplomats, and politicians in several countries. The discovery of these activities has led to legal actions, including a recent conviction in the United States.

In a world where ecological concerns now affect every aspect of our lives, including our digital practices, new, often surprising, discussions are emerging. One of these is the question of whether being "polite" to an artificial intelligence like ChatGPT could have an indirect impact on the environment. Behind the apparent absurdity of this reflection—how could a polite phrase destroy forests or inflate our carbon footprint?—lies a serious question about how our choices of in