Professor Kevin Curran

YouTube video by Kevin Curran The impact of data breaches

My interview with Voice of Islam on the impact of data breaches on the public and critical infrastructure.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran Golf Spidercam, Period app privacy leaks & phone battery life tip

My interview on BBC Radio Foyle about the Open employing Spidercam on 18th green at Portrush, women warned about the dangers of using period tracker apps and a simple technique to lengthen phone battery.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran Emergency alert to be sent to smartphones in UK test & failure of AI technology used by Wimbledon

My interview on BBC Radio Foyle on the national system for sending emergency alerts to mobile phones in the UK being tested again this September and numerous players criticizing the AI technology, mostly for making incorrect calls, leading to them losing points at Wimbledon.

Malware as a service explained: What it is and why businesses should take note What is malware as a service (MaaS), why is it so popular with adversaries, and what can businesses do to protect themselves from this growing threat?

My interview with ITPro on how advanced endpoint protection with AI is key to stopping smart malware.

Preparing businesses for a post-quantum future Quantum computing remains largely out of the public eye, not yet part of everyday conversations such as artificial intelligence (AI)

My interview with Business Reporter on how quantum computing holds the potential to revolutionise entire industries – from healthcare and finance to cybersecurity.

Hytale developer Hypixel Studios begins 'winding down' Hypixel Studios say after almost a decade of development they can no longer bring their game Hytale to life.

My interview with BBC news on one of Northern Ireland’s highest-profile gaming companies announcing that it is winding down its operations.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran Sending a three-letter text in order to slash mobile bills

My interview with BBC Radio Foyle on the message to send to your mobile provider to see if you are in or out of contract and the message/number to receive the code to transfer to a new mobile phone provider.

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My interview in the Irish Post on the BBC confirming it will block international access to its BBC Sounds platform in 2025, ending online availability of its radio stations for listeners in the Republic of Ireland.

Wifi network attacks: The risk to businesses Addressing common issues such as misconfiguration and weak encryption can turn workers into victims

My interview with ITPro on the escalating threat of Wi-Fi network attacks on businesses, through vulnerabilities such as deauthentication exploits and rogue access points that can lead to unauthorized access.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran M&S' slow recovery from cyberattack puts it at risk of lasting damage

My interview with BBC Radio Berkshire on Marks & Spencer yet to restore online shopping as it prioritises safety over speed, while retailers worldwide race to boost their defences.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran Should you ‘accept’ or ‘reject’ all cookies?

My interview with BBC Radio Foyle on whether you should ‘accept’ or ‘reject’ all cookies and a UK study which found that almost half of young people would prefer a world without Internet.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran 'They yanked their own plug': How Co-op averted an even worse cyber attack

My interview on BBC Radio Scotland about the Co-op narrowly averting being locked out of its computer systems during the cyber attack that saw customer data stolen and store shelves left bare.

Ireland partakes in global cybersecurity wargame Ireland has taken part in the world's largest 'live-fire' cyber defence exercise.

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YouTube video by Kevin Curran Government to unveil new cybersecurity measures after wave of attacks

My interview with BBC Radio Scotland on the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster telling tech experts and business chiefs that cybersecurity is “not a luxury but an absolute necessity” as he announces a £16 million package to boost defence at home and abroad.

Move over passwords -- every verification method has its day The first day of May has numerous competitors for its patronage. It's May Day, of course, and it's International Labor Day, and apparently it's Global Love Day. Since 2013 it's also been World Passwor...

My interview with Beta News on the feasibility of moving to more innovative authentication methods than passwords.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran M&S unable to take on new workers as disruptions continue after cyber-attack

My interview with BBC 5 Live on M&S still not taking online orders, and the availability of some products in its stores being affected after it took some of its systems offline in response to a cyber attack.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran Cyber attacks hit Co-op and M&S as police and experts investigate threats

My interview on BBC Radio Ulster about the Co-op Group temporarily shutting down sections of its IT systems in response to an attempted cyber attack as a “proactive measure” to prevent unauthorised access.

Singapore’s cybersecurity playbook David Koh, Commissioner of Cybersecurity and the founding Chief Executive of Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency, joins Professor Ciaran Martin to discuss Singapore’s approach to fostering responsible s...

Chuffed to be hosting one of the cyber world’s greats next Friday - the brilliant David Koh of Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency. It’s at @blavatnikschool.bsky.social - 3rd in a series that’s had the head of @ncsc.gov.uk & the amazing @troyhunt.com

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YouTube video by Kevin Curran M&S cyber attack is linked to gang of teenage hackers called 'Scattered Spider'

My interview with BBC Radio Nottingham on the cyber attack which has crippled Marks and Spencer been linked to teenage hacking gang, Scattered Spider.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran M&S left with empty shelves as cyber attack fallout deepens

My interview with BBC Radio Ulster about Marks & Spencer shoppers facing empty shelves as the retailer grapples with the fallout from a crippling cyber attack that has lasted more than a week.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack

My interview with BBC Radio 5 Live about Marks & Spencer saying it had stopped taking online orders as the company struggles to recover from a cyber attack.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran Humanoid marathon running robots - Internet bot traffic overtakes humans & illegal sports streaming

My interview with BBC Radio Foyle on humanoid robots & more than half of all internet traffic now being made up of bots. We also discuss the number of UK consumers streaming sports illegally going ‘through the roof’ according to City of London Police.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran Apology after rates bills contain wrong web link

My interview with BBC Radio Ulster Nolan show on a Northern Ireland government department apologising after 295,000 ratepayers were sent bills which had an incorrect ‘spam’ weblink for making a payment.

Rates bill fake website link reported to cyber security police The Department of Finance says the website domain was not government-owned and officials had contacted Action Fraud

My interview with BBC News on 300,000 ratepayers being sent letters which included an ‘incorrect weblink’ linking to malware for making a payment.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran AI bypassing copyright - Digital Passports - AI Energy Costs

My interview with BBC Radio Foyle on Meta facing legal scrutiny over the use of copyright protected works to train AI models. We also discuss airline passengers being issued with a digital ‘journey pass’ in the biggest shake-up of global aviation in 50 years & the energy cost of using Gen AI.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran Meta faces antitrust claims at trial over Instagram and WhatsApp ownership

My interview with BBC Radio Foyle on Meta facing a high-stakes trial on claims it built an illegal social media monopoly by spending billions of dollars to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp in a case in which US antitrust enforcers seek to unwind the deals.

Q&A: Why is BBC Sounds going to be unavailable in Ireland? The change means BBC Sounds will be available exclusively to UK audiences

My interview with BBC News NI on the geo-blocking aspect of BBC Radio Ulster or Radio Foyle no longer available to listeners in the Republic of Ireland through BBC Sounds online.

🇺🇸 USA: New Bill proposes E-voting on the Blockchain:

➡️ In 2018, BBA Fellow @kevincurran.org authored one of the world's first peer-reviewed papers on the topic of E-voting on the Blockchain, published in The #JBBA:

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YouTube video by Kevin Curran UK cinemas respond to ‘A Minecraft Movie’ viral trend causing disruption at screenings

My interview with BBC Radio Foyle news about cinemas experiencing customer disruption at some screenings of the box-office hit 'A Minecraft Movie'.

YouTube video by Kevin Curran Apple's encryption row with UK should not be secret, court rules

My interview on BBC Radio 5 Live about a judge siding with a coalition of civil liberties groups and news organisations and ruling that a legal row between the UK government and Apple over data privacy cannot be held in secret.