Archive: Phenomena

The growing threat of ransomware attacks – current trends and challenges

Ransomware encrypts data and extorts money for its release. Thanks to better technology and digital payments, these globally lucrative and difficult-to-trace attacks are on the rise.

Data leaks – IT security gaps and the impact on data protection

IT security vulnerabilities are often the cause of data protection incidents and raise questions: Should security vulnerabilities be kept secret? Do manufacturers have to provide patches and end users have to install them?

Hate speech in social media

Hate speech on social media contributes to social division and the escalation of conflicts. Platforms change the dynamics of hate speech and make this form of digital violence particularly explosive.

Everything-as-a-Service business models for the industry

Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS) business models offer companies a flexible alternative to traditional purchasing and leasing by providing products and services as subscription-based services.

People analytics: between increasing efficiency and monitoring in the workplace

People analytics promises evidence-based personnel decisions in companies. However, the analysis of large amounts of data about employees, for example using artificial intelligence, also raises ethical questions.

The role of organizational identity in the digital transformation of companies

Digital innovations are central to the success of companies today. They change processes, enable new business models and question corporate identity: who are we and who do we want to be?

Podcasts

Podcasts are more than just digital audio files: they stand for a flexible, individual reception experience and enrich the media landscape with creative and participative formats.

Virtual forest bathing: Can virtual reality applications promote well-being?

Discover how virtual forest bathing can promote well-being through virtual reality applications.

Legal tech – automation of legal activities

Legal tech enables the automation of legal activities through the use of software. The article shows how legal tech makes traditional legal activities more efficient and creates new fields of activity.

The future of university exams: ChatGPT and the era of e-exams

Electronic exams and AI: opportunity for better exams or devaluation of higher education?