A number of high-profile cyberattacks have been making headlines lately — perhaps most notable among them the Equifax data breach, which affected 143 million Americans from mid-May through July. Whether it’s unreleased episodes of “Game of Thrones,” a few million credit cards or the integrity of a national election, criminal hackers are regularly testing the […]
The mention of virus, root kits, Trojans, email bombs, Boot Nukers, Worms, Key loggers, picture infectors, web hijackers, advert malware, intrusive spyware, buffer overflow exploitations and other such terms is enough to scare almost every user today. Each day we fear that a new type of bug is ready to infect, exploit or damage our […]
Many business leaders argue that technology is taking the “human” aspect out of human resources. However, from recruiting to hiring to connecting teams worldwide, the argument can be made that technology is greatly improving the human experience. Automation leaves more time to interaction and we all need that, right? 1. Automation leaves time for […]
Microsoft has ended today mainstream support for Windows Phone 8.1 which is the most popular version of its mobile operating system, forcing users to upgrade to Windows 10. Those who are still using a smartphone powered by Windows Phone 8.1, it’s time to upgrade the operating system! Windows Phone 8.1 is still by far […]
In Western history, the concept of the password can be traced as far back as the classic tale “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” invented in the 18th century by the French Orientalist Antoine Galland. Used in the tale to open a magically sealed cave, the invocation “Open, Sesame!” enjoys broad currency as a catchphrase today, […]
With the world more connected than ever and companies continuing to back burner security issues, the forecast points to a critical storm. Cyber security experts predicted an increase in the sophistication of attacks and a greater breakdown in security measures on a global scale. But not all is bad news, we learned some very important lessons […]
From phishing scams and viruses to social engineering and password theft, the everyday business computer receives daily attacks on multiple fronts. Hackers and criminals employ multiple tactics to break into computers and steal personal information. Everyday. The biggest financial threat these days comes from cyber attacks, rather than physical robberies. Good news is, there […]
Pinterest recently acquired Jelly, an App that lets people ask questions and then uses an algorithm to pair them with experts to give answers. Pinterest said the startup’s skills will help expand its online search tools including a new feature called Lens that conducts a search based on what’s in a photo, and says it […]
2010 was the year when everybody tried to compete with Facebook. Remember Google Buzz, Socl, Daily Booth? So many other other social network projects even died before 2009… but what went wrong? In most cases it was lack of security and fun or helpful features. Let’s take the little-known platform called Socl as an example, […]
“The icon is back” or better said, a redesign of the 2000’s icon: “The new Nokia 3310 takes the iconic silhouette of the original and reimagines it for 2017. The custom designed user interface brings a fresh look to a classic, whilst the 2.4” polarized and curved screen window makes for better readability in sunlight.” […]