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France’s Qwant was built to have two competitive advantages: respecting privacy and being a credible alternative to its American rivals.

Europe is often at the forefront in the fields of digital safety, antivirus protection and encryption. Here are three examples.

The country is getting a lot of attention for its strict privacy laws. But is it the only option for a data-safe harbor in Europe?

As familiar encryption systems reach their limits, the strange world of particle physics offers new solutions.

To spread viruses and malware, hackers take advantage of loopholes in IT system. Vulnerability fixes exist, but users download them all too rarely.

Recent months have seen a major increase in cybercrime. But that’s not the only threat to our private information.

What if Estonia’s system is hacked? And what if an unsavoury government, domestic or foreign, got hold of Estonia’s information?

As the big neighbour to the east rattles its sabre once again, Estonia is confident that its technology will allow it to survive, no matter what

From medical records to taxes to ID cards, Estonians rely on – and trust – information technology more than any other nation in the world.