How many passwords can you remember? Get ready to remember more
Got too many passwords to remember? Just wait. It's going to get a lot worse.
Dec 16, 2018
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News tagged with digital security
Hardware
Unfixable security flaw found in Intel chipset
The bad news: A security research firm has found that Intel chipsets used in computers over the past five years have a major flaw that allows hackers to bypass encryption codes and quietly install malware such as keyloggers.
Security
Inside the mind of a hacker: Psychological profiles of cybercriminals
Whether cracking digital security for good or ill, hackers tend to be people who are manipulative, deceitful, exploitative, cynical and insensitive, according to research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Feb 11, 2020
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Computer Sciences
AI model beats PNG and FLAC at compression
What would we do without compression?
Security
Researchers discover vulnerabilities affecting billions of computer chips
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) security researchers Berk Sunar and Daniel Moghimi led an international team of researchers that discovered serious security vulnerabilities in computer chips made by Intel Corp. and ...
Nov 12, 2019
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Hi Tech & Innovation
A three-stage authentication system for the metaverse
In recent years, many computer scientists have been exploring the notion of metaverse, an online space in which users can access different virtual environments and immersive experiences, using VR and AR headsets. While navigating ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Sorry, readers. Your Bluetooth device is a security risk
We hate to be the purveyor of bad news, but if you're using Bluetooth with your digital devices—and you know you are—you could be vulnerable to security risks.
Aug 22, 2019
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Consumer & Gadgets
Email still beats texts—for hackers phishing for your data
Despite all the attention given to phishing attacks, and high profile hacks, email still remains the number one place where victims fall prey to bad guys.
Feb 27, 2020
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Internet
Researchers explore best practices for talking to kids about online privacy
How can parents encourage their children to use online technology safely? Recent research by scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) suggests that a good strategy is to talk to your kids directly ...
Aug 8, 2023
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Business
US wants undersea data cable to skip Hong Kong
US Justice Department officials on Wednesday recommended that a high-capacity undersea data cable system proposed by Google and Facebook bypass Hong Kong, citing potential national security concerns following China's moves ...
Jun 17, 2020
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