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Stephen Cobb’s Biography

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From bestselling author of software textbooks to award-winning film producer, public speaker, and prolific blogger, Stephen Cobb draws on 30 years of experience researching digital security and data privacy to educate companies, consumers, and government agencies on a wide range of technology risks.

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Ever wondered what the dark web looks like?

Ever wondered what the dark web looks like?

Have you ever wondered where your credit card number goes when a big company like Target or Yahoo gets hacked…

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ESET's Stephen Cobb in San Fran: How can we fight the international cyber threat? -TEISS® : Crac...

ESET's Stephen Cobb in San Fran: How can we fight the international cyber threat? -TEISS® : Crac...

Author: Anna Delaney Stephen Cobb, security researcher from ESET, was at RSA 2018 presenting insights from ES…

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Cyber, Risk and Gender: Is There a White Male Effect in Cybersecurity?

Cyber, Risk and Gender: Is There a White Male Effect in Cybersecurity?

Accurate assessment of risk is vital for effective cybersecurity, yet numerous studies show that perceptions …

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Could Privacy and Security Concerns Cloud the Future for EHR and HIE?

Could Privacy and Security Concerns Cloud the Future for EHR and HIE?

Stephen Cobb By Stephen Cobb, senior researcher, ESET North America. The benefits of making health records av…

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Head off the unexpected

Head off the unexpected

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law 20 years ago this summer. You woul…

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Privacy, Security and HIPAA Compliance: One of These Things is Not Like the Others

Privacy, Security and HIPAA Compliance: One of These Things is Not Like the Others

Stephen Cobb Guest post by Stephen Cobb, senior security researcher, ESET. HIPAA's privacy and security rules…

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Articles

Early vitrectomy and intravitreal antibiotics for post-operative exogenous endophthalmitis (EVIAN): a randomised control trial of feasibility

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By Carlos Pavesio, Yanzhong Wang, Stephen Cobb, Christopher Spink Verified, Elena Pizzo, Gerry Clare, Gordon Hay, Hatem A. Wafa, Jiunn Wang, James Bainbridge, Mahiul MK Muqit, Keerththika Sriharan, Early Vitrectomy
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Abstract Endophthalmitis is a blinding complication following any invasive ocular procedure, and historical treatment guidelines do exist but only for cataract surgery cases. To the best of our knowledge, no randomised controlled trial evidence exists to answer the question of early vitrectomy surgery for the treatment of endophthalmitis following any eye surgery.
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The Prodigy Bring The Vibes To Utilita Arena Newcastle

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By Stephen Cobb
| darkusmagazine.com
Photo Credit: Stephen Cobb What do you get when you mix over nine thousand Geordies and two of the biggest names in dance music from the last few decades? Great question. You get one of the best nights of live music I’ve ever experienced with The Prodigy and Carl Cox taking over the Utilita Arena in Newcastle for an evening of face melting dance music for the last show on their tour run of UK Arenas.
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DMA’S: NX Newcastle - 7th February 2026

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By Stephen Cobb
| darkusmagazine.com
It’s been a consistent narrative online recently that 2026 is the new 2016, and this has only been emphasised further by Australian legends DMA’s touring the 10-year anniversary of their debut album ‘Hills End’. We were fortunate enough to get the second show on the tour fall right on our doorstep at the NX Newcastle.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A review of R:Base database software for BYTE Magazine, January, 1987.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. But I got into computers to avoid them.

How is social media changing news?

Social media provides immediacy and commentary in news breaking and distribution, but accuracy may suffer and the medium is easily abused.