The concept of a “digital exposome” refers to all the tools, platforms, and actions a person uses or engages with online. This article suggests that the digital exposure online is similar to a high crime environment, as it exposes users to cyber-criminals. Thus, entities requiring individuals to go online should bear a responsibility to protect their users. The author argues for more litigation and regulation to address the harmful effects of going online, alongside acknowledging the full range of cybercrime harms.
Help! We’re drowning in email spam, it’s about to get worse and there’s nothing we can do to stop it
Security firm VIPRE handled 7.2 billion emails in 2024 and discovered 858 million instances of spam. About 90% of all emails were classified as spam,
