New product uses darknet tech to hide online systems from hackers

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Just like how the Cloak of Invisibility in the Harry Potter series hides its wearer from enemies, an upcoming cyber-security product conceals online systems from hackers.

This novel approach to combating the threat of cyber attacks is being developed by French start-up Chimere by Thales.

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