Emma Woollacott

Emma Woollacott

Senior Contributor|Cybersecurity

I’ve been writing about technology for most of my adult life, focusing mainly on legal and regulatory issues. I write for a wide range of publications: credits include the Times, Daily Telegraph and Financial Times newspapers, as well as BBC radio and numerous technology titles.

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164 viewsApr 16, 2025

Celebrity Deepfake Incidents Hit Record High

Already, this year, there have been 179 celebrity deepfake incidents recorded—more than during the whole of 2024.

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97 viewsApr 14, 2025

4 Signs Your Reddit Account Is Hacked – And What To Do

Learn the signs your Reddit account is hacked and what to do to recover it. Secure your account and protect your privacy with these essential steps.

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353 viewsApr 10, 2025

Trump Tariff Confusion Fuels Online Scams

Donald Trump's scattergun imposition of tariffs is causing uncertainty around the world — and cybercriminals are exploiting the confusion to spread scams.

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149 viewsApr 8, 2025

Court Rejects UK Attempt To Have Apple Encryption Case Held In Secret

A U.K. court has ruled that the Home Office can't, as it had planned, keep a hearing on backdoor access to Apple's encrypted cloud data under wraps.

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126 viewsApr 7, 2025

Campaigners Call For Internet Users To Fight Pirate Site Blocking Bill

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is attempting to rally opposition to anti-piracy site-blocking measures in the proposed FADPA legislation.