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08/19/2018 / By David Williams

Secure quantum communication could soon be available for all, says new research

It’s only a matter of time until quantum computers become mainstream; and when that happens, conventional encryption methods, which so many standard communication tools use online, will be broken. Now a team of scientists have developed a method wherein users will be able to communicate safely and securely between devices that operate based on quantum […]

07/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to protect your information and remain anonymous online

Protecting your identity in the lawless wild of the Internet is considered to be a lost cause. But an article on Survival Blog.com tackled how you can set up a secure virtual machine for browsing online. Start by getting a gaming laptop with Windows 10 Professional. To make sure the purchase can’t be traced back to […]

06/15/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Six months ago, Bitcoin fanatics said the price was headed to $1 million; now it’s under $7,000

A recent hacking incident that took place against the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, Coinrail, has sent the price of the popular digital currency Bitcoin plummeting to below $7,000 per coin. Just a few months after crypto speculators anticipated a meteoric rise in the price of Bitcoin – some still believe it will eventually reach $1 […]

05/21/2018 / By David Williams

Meet Honeybot, a small robot that will protect factories from cyberterrorists

Now that the world has entered the age of IoT (Internet of Things), many kinds of traditionally offline devices have begun to go online. Seemingly normal and sometimes non-electronic devices are being turned into “smart” gadgets nowadays, and that exposes them to dangerous attacks from unscrupulous individuals. Is there anything that can be done to […]

04/16/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Millennials who are victims of fraud outnumber elderly victims, despite being more technically savvy

Millennials are called “digital natives” because they know the ins and outs of the web. They can access information at the click of a computer mouse. They can chat with their friends, check out their bank account, do Instagram posts, and do other tasks by opening several windows in their computer all at once. Strangely, […]

04/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

SCARY: Computer experts show how easy it is to hack off-the-shelf smart devices like baby monitors and home security cameras

Is anyone truly secure in their home? That may not be the case in a world where bridges are being connected by rapidly improving technology. And with off-the-shelf smart devices becoming increasingly common features in homes, it seems that it’s easier than ever to invade the sanctity of a personal space. This was demonstrated by […]

04/02/2018 / By David Williams

Security robot that can spot suspicious individuals now being used at Dubai airport

Airport security in most countries is already tight enough as it is, with multiple points of inspection often present beginning from the arrival area going inward. But there are some who think that security efforts can be increased even further. In Dubai, a new experimental robot is being tested, and its sole purpose is to […]

03/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Prove you’re HUMAN: Real-time Captcha technique relies on human answers to unusual questions

In a happy marriage of old Captcha and new biometric techniques, researchers have devised a new verification methodology called Real-Time Captcha. It presents real-time puzzles that will throw artificial intelligence for a loop and protect the accounts of human users, reported a ScienceDaily article. Real-Time Captcha is a logical evolution of current biometric techniques based on facial photos […]

03/01/2018 / By David Williams

Latest Consumer Reports study identifies most hackable Smart TVs

There is a saying in the information security (infosec) industry that anything connected to a network can be hacked. Now, new data from Consumer Reports (CR) reveals that internet-connected Smart TVs can serve as prime examples, since millions of them can be controlled quite easily by hackers who can exploit a number of easy-to-find security flaws. This […]

02/27/2018 / By David Williams

Amazon’s new Key device already hacked by security researchers, highlighting security flaws

Online retail giant Amazon has a unique new delivery service feature that allows delivery guys to open locked doors, leave packages inside people’s homes, and leave after locking the door again behind them. This is called Amazon Key, and it’s a service that is now a hot topic in the security industry as one researcher […]

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