Chasing the Phantom
A piece on the United States government’s investigation into Evgeniy Bogachev, a bank robbing hacker, and his possible involvement in the hacking activity during the 2016 US Election.
The Curse of the Bahia Emerald, a Giant Green Rock That Ruins Lives
The story of a huge gem, weighing over 300kg, that has attracted trouble ever since its discovery.
In a Perpetual Present
A story examining the unusual case of a middle aged woman who experiences everything in the present. The difference between her and many people in a similar situation is that rather than having the agony of losing the ability to form and access memories, she has never had it. This study of a life experienced without memory is illuminating and surprising.
The ruins of Mosul have exposed the future of high-tech Warfare
The detritus of Daesh’s occupation reveals hacked-together weapons of all sorts.
Inside the slimy underground hunt for humanity’s antibiotic saviour
Superbugs that are resistant to antibiotics are one of the major global health concerns today. This piece looks at scientists’ efforts to develop new antibiotics to combat them.
Inside the Mind of Steven Spielberg
As his latest film is released, a look back at the director’s career.
Double Cross – The Ukrainian Hacker Who Became The FBI’s Best Weapon – And Worst Nightmare
A blackhat hacker operated on both sides of the fence, working with both the FBI and the criminals they were trying to stop.
To catch a paedophile, you only need to look at their hands
A look at the identification techniques designed to help prosecutions against paedophiles.
How An Entire Nation Became Russia’s Test Lab for Cyberwar
A piece examining the extent of Russian cyber warfare in the Ukraine.
The Untold Story of NotPetya, the Most Devastating Cyberattack in History
A gripping read on a devastating global cyber attack that affected millions around the world and nearly wiped out the shipping giant Maersk’s entire IT operations. They survived only due to an accident of fate, and the virus went on to cause an estimated $10bn of damage worldwide.