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From phishing and fake online shops to bank fraud, deepfakes and identity theft: how could the QEI research concept prevent, block, limit or reduce online abuse?
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Can digital identity be designed so that even a breach of an administrator account does not grant direct access to users' personal data?
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The internet can fail. Mobile networks can disappear. A central service can become temporarily unavailable. But a person does not stop being who they are. Should their digital…
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In Italy, three biometric identity cards with their microchips removed with unusual precision were discovered within a matter of days. The cases raise a question that goes beyond…
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Fraudsters targeting Italy’s Fideuram reportedly used deceptive communications and artificial intelligence to imitate the voice of a trusted person. The result: transfers totalling about €95 million. The case…
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On 17 September 2026, the European Commission presented the proposal for the EU KIDS Act, aimed at strengthening the protection of children and adolescents in the digital environment.…
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A coach, teacher, mentor, educator or another adult can play an important role in a child’s life and may hold a significant position of trust. But what happens…
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A recent security incident involving Revolut raises a question that goes far beyond one company or one financial institution: how can we reliably verify in the digital world…
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A child goes to school, on a school trip, to camp, training, or on a journey. Upon arrival, with a single press, they confirm: “I’m safe.” But what…
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Online, an adult can become 14 years old in a matter of seconds. A child, meanwhile, can become “an adult” with a single click. At a time of…
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