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Consumer Advice
11 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ring's privacy failures led to spying and harassment through home security cameras

1. The key to creating successful online content is to ensure that it is of high quality, designed to engage audiences, and provides them with valuable information.
2. It is important to consider the format of your online content, as this can be an effective way to draw viewers in and keep them engaged
Consumer Advice
11 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ring's privacy failures led to spying and harassment through home security cameras

1. Consumers should be aware of the potential for misuse of home security cameras by third party companies.
2. It is important to review privacy policies and other disclosures before using a home security camera.
3. Consumers should be vigilant in monitoring their home security camera systems and report any suspicious activity to
SecurityWeek
1 year ago
Information security

Teltonika Vulnerabilities Could Expose Thousands of Industrial Organizations to Remote Attacks

Researchers at industrial cybersecurity companies Otorio and Claroty have teamed up to conduct a detailed analysis of products made by Teltonika and found potentially serious vulnerabilities that can expose many organizations to remote hacker attacks.Teltonika Networks is a Lithuania-based company that makes LTE routers, gateways, modems and other networking solutions that are used worldwide in the industrial, energy, utilities, smart city, transportation, enterprise, and retail sectors.
Theregister
1 year ago
Information security

Zerobot malware now shooting for Apache systems

The Zerobot botnet, first detected earlier this month, is expanding the types of Internet of Things (IoT) devices it can compromise by going after Apache systems.The botnet, written in the Go programming language, is being sold as the malware-as-a-service (MaaS) model and spreads through vulnerabilities in IoT devices and web applications, according to the Microsoft Security Threat Intelligence (MSTIC) team in a report released on Wednesday.
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Acm
1 year ago
Digital life

Computers Aid Dentistry

Americans get fitted with 2.3 million dental crowns a year, according to the American College of Prosthodontists.Anyone who has had one knows the fitting of a dental crown is usually a lengthy, multistep procedure.The standard process (once the tooth is prepared) starts with the dentist taking an impression of the tooth using a horseshoe-shaped tray filled with a putty-like substance.
Inverse
1 year ago
Apple

iOS 16.1 fixes one of Apple's worst design decisions

For such a minor feature, the battery percentage indicator in iOS 16 for iPhone has caused quite a commotion.While the feature was met with celebration, the UI design was not.If you haven't been keeping up with the drama, the issue involved how the battery icon looked pre-iOS 16.1.Long story short: the battery indicator appeared full, with a low-contrast number representing the battery percentage, even when an iPhone wasn't at 100 percent.
The Verge
1 year ago
Apple

How to set up Philips Hue smart bulbs in Apple Home

Controlling smart lighting with your voice is one of the most useful features of a smart home.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Plex imposes password reset after hackers steal data for >15 million users

Streaming media platform Plex on Wednesday said it was hacked by intruders who managed to access a proprietary database and make off with password data, usernames, and emails belonging to at least half of its 30 million customers.
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Acm
1 year ago
Digital life

Do Voice Technology Interactions Reveal More Information?

Researchers from University of Miami and New York University found that people reveal additional kinds of information about themselves when they interact using voice technology.Consumers using voice technology reveal information verbally or voluntarily, as well as non-verbally or unintentionally through paralanguage and ambient sound, the researchers say in an article in the Journal of Marketing.
Acm
1 year ago
Digital life

Wide Range of Routers Under Attack by Sophisticated Malware

Researchers at Lumen Technologies' Black Lotus Labs have discovered at least 80 router models in use in North America and Europe that have been infected by a remote access Trojan, called ZuoRAT, which is part of a larger hacking campaign that has been operating since at least the fourth quarter of 2020.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Information security

A wide range of routers are under attack by new, unusually sophisticated malware

An unusually advanced hacking group has spent almost two years infecting a wide range of routers in North America and Europe with malware that takes full control of connected devices running Windows, macOS, and Linux, researchers reported on Tuesday.
Theregister
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

What if ransomware evolved to hit IoT in the enterprise?

Forescout researchers have demonstrated how ransomware could spread through an enterprise from vulnerable Internet-of-Things gear.
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TechRepublic
1 year ago
Business intelligence

Learn how to visualize data like a pro

This big data training bundle introduces you to Alteryx, Tableau and more.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
E-Commerce

Efficient Warehouses With Location Technology

Efficient Warehouses With Location Technology
Reduce costs, boost warehouse efficiency and improve productivity.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Business intelligence

Sample file: How to use Google Sheets data in Microsoft Power BI

Sample file: How to use Google Sheets data in Microsoft Power BI
This is the demonstration file to accompany the article, How to use Google Sheets data in Microsoft Power BI by Susan Harkins.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Business intelligence

Sample file: How to add sparklines to highlight details in Microsoft Power BI

Sample file: How to add sparklines to highlight details in Microsoft Power BI
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Business intelligence

Find out more about Telstra Vantage 2022

Find out more about Telstra Vantage 2022 Our world of work and mindsets have changed.Discover networked solutions that are re-shaping business at Telstra Vantage.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Information security

Cracking the Hackers: How to Build a 100% Engaged Human Firewall

Cracking the Hackers: How to Build a 100% Engaged Human Firewall
Critical steps for a successful cyber security awareness campaign.
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TechRepublic
1 year ago
Business intelligence

Sample file: How to build reports in Microsoft Power BI

Sample file: How to build reports in Microsoft Power BI
This is the demonstration file to accompany the article, How to build reports in Microsoft Power BI, by Susan Harkins.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Intel Edge AI Online Certification

Intel® Edge AI Online Certification
Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Intel Edge AI Online Certification

Intel® Edge AI Online Certification
Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Intel Edge AI Online Certification

Intel® Edge AI Online Certification
Advance your career and get recognized for your new, marketable skills with Intel® Edge AI Certification.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Information security

How to always access your locked iOS device

With this multifunctional iOS unlocking tool, you can solve various possible problems with your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.Get a lifetime subscription of the tool for a limited time.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
E-Commerce

How eCommerce grows revenue in manufacturing.

How eCommerce grows revenue in manufacturing.
Buying habits of manufacturing customers are shifting from in-person to online.
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VentureBeat
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Report: Majority of critical router vulnerabilities remain unpatched

A newanalysisfrom Kasperskyshows that most critical router vulnerabilities discovered in 2021 remain unpatched.
DevOps.com
2 years ago
Information security

The World's Most Advanced Embedded Security Solution

By: Veronica Haggar on
San Francisco, CA, Rome, ITALY, May 16, 2022 - Exein is an innovative company and leading provider of Embedded Security Solutions for IoT Devices.
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Business intelligence
App Developer Magazine
2 months ago
Business intelligence

IoT market insights for 2024 from Statisa| App Developer Magazine

Global IoT market expected to see double-digit growth with revenue increasing by 18% in 2024.
IoT creates a self-reporting network, driving revenue growth and becoming an essential part of Industry 4.0. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
Business intelligence

EU Data Act now in force

The EU Data Act aims to create a competitive data market and provide legal clarity on data usage.
It empowers users of connected devices and gives public sector entities access to private sector data during public crises. [ more ]
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Privacy professionals
Data Science Central
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

The importance of cybersecurity at home and 5 tips to secure your network - DataScienceCentral.com

Using a router cascade can create layered defenses for home cybersecurity.
Regularly reviewing connected devices on the network is essential for maintaining security. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

EU Data Act now in force

The EU Data Act aims to create a competitive data market and provide legal clarity on data usage.
It empowers users of connected devices and gives public sector entities access to private sector data during public crises. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

EU Data Act now in force

The EU Data Act aims to create a competitive data market and provide legal clarity on data usage.
It empowers users of connected devices and gives public sector entities access to private sector data during public crises. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

EU Data Act now in force

The EU Data Act aims to create a competitive data market and provide legal clarity on data usage.
It empowers users of connected devices and gives public sector entities access to private sector data during public crises. [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

How bad business broke the smart home

Connected devices break in unexpected ways due to changes in software and business agreements.
Manufacturers and regulators need to address these issues to improve the smart home experience. [ more ]
Theregister
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

FBI says it's contained an 'isolated' IT security breach

The FBI claims it has dealt with a cybersecurity "incident" that reportedly involved computer systems being used to investigate child sexual exploitation."The FBI is aware of the incident and is working to gain additional information," a spokesperson said in a statement to The Register.
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The Verge
3 months ago
Digital life

How the smart home is finally getting out of your phone and into your home

Smart home control often requires the use of a phone and can be confusing to set up and use.
Map-based interfaces are gaining momentum as a more intuitive way to control smart home devices. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
EU data protection

EU Data Act now in force

The EU Data Act aims to create a competitive data market and provide legal clarity on data usage.
It empowers users of connected devices and gives public sector entities access to private sector data during public crises. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

CES 2024: automotive to the fore as Qualcomm revs up for new world of AI | Computer Weekly

Qualcomm is focusing on providing technology for AI-driven and connected devices in various industries, including Industry 4.0 and automotive.
The company is shifting its focus from being a wireless communication company to a connected processor and AI company. [ more ]
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Industrial Internet of Things: Software comparison tool

IIoT software assists manufacturers and other industrial operations with configuring, managing and monitoring connected devices.
Design Milk
11 months ago
Design

Samsung Bespoke Family Hub+ Refrigerator With 32-inch Screen

The earliest versions of Samsung's Family Hub refrigerators offered what many considered little more than a tablet inset into a refrigerator door experience.But remember, Samsung is the same company that lead the charge with super-sizing phones, nearly single-handedly creating the market for large screen mobile devices known then as "phablets."
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Mui Board enables smart home control from a plank of wood

Japanese "calm technology" company Mui Lab has unveiled the consumer-ready version of its Mui Board - a minimalist control hub for the smart home that looks like an unassuming block of wood.Designed for wall mounting, the Mui Board is a plank of timber that lights up from within using a subtle white LED dot matrix display.
GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Xiaomi Q1 results: 30 phones sold, 600M active users reached

Xiaomi posted its financial report for Q1 2023, and the numbers look promising for the Chinese manufacturer that is about to join the EV game as well.The company had 594.8 million monthly active users between January and March 2023, and it managed to reach the 600 million milestone by the time the announcement was published.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Wear OS 4 announced with more apps, cloud backups and improved battery management

While Google's Wear OS 3 hasn't reached that many smartwatches yet the Android maker announced its next version - Wear OS 4. It's coming later this year and promises a more useful suite of watch apps, improved battery management and better accessibility with the revamped text-to-speech input.Wear OS 4 brings improved integration with Google Home with even more control options over connected devices.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung announces One UI 5 Watch

Samsung announced its latest smartwatch OS - One UI 5 Watch and it brings improvements in three main areas - sleep tracking, activity tracking and user safety.One UI 5 Watch brings Sleep Insights UI which complies a sleep score for each night's rest with specific metrics on sleep phases, blood oxygen levels and snoring hours.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

One UI 5.0/Android 13 arrives on Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, Galaxy S10 Lite and Tab S7 FE

Samsung is rolling out the One UI 5.0/Android 13 update to the Galaxy A71 5G.The phone came out in early 2020 with Android 10, got One UI 3.0/Android 11 in early 2021, then One UI 4.1/Android 12 this March (it skipped One UI 4.0).Now on to another major version of Samsung's software and the latest Android features.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Amazfit Band 7's India price revealed, sales begin November 8

Amazfit launched the GTR 4 smartwatch in India last month, and next week, on November 8, the company will introduce the Band 7 in the Asian country.It will be sold through Amazon.inand Amazfit's official Indian website from the same date.The Amazfit Band 7 is priced at INR3,499 ($42/€43), but it will be available for INR2,999 ($36/€37) on November 8 as a part of the launch day offer.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Stable One UI 5 update to drop on Monday for European S22 models

Galaxy users out there might remember Samsung's promise to bring One UI 5 and Android 13 to the S22 line in October.
Medium
1 year ago
Data science

Botnet Detection at Scale-Lessons Learned From Clustering Billions of Web Attacks Into Botnets

Editor's note: Ori Nakar is a speaker for ODSC Europe this June.Be sure to check out his talk, "Botnet detection at scale - Lesson learned from clustering billions of web attacks into botnets," there!A common problem in the cybersecurity industry is how to detect and track botnets from billions of daily attacks and millions of daily attacking IPs.
The Verge
1 year ago
Gadgets

Samsung announces global rollout of One UI 5.1 update

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One UI 5.1 introduces updated widgets, Multi Control connections, and integrates Samsung's Expert RAW into the built-in camera app.We got our first look at One UI 5.1 at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this month, the latest Android 13-based interface for the yet unreleased Galaxy S23 series.
Inverse
1 year ago
Gadgets

Google wants the Nest Wifi Pro to be your smart home brain

Google's big Pixel 7 launch event is tomorrow October 6, but that hasn't stopped the company from announcing new products on the other side of its hardware equation.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Minor League Baseball Games Added To MLB.TV For 2023 Season

MLB's streaming service, MLB.TV, launched this week for the 2023 season with a brand new feature, giving subscribers access to Minor League Baseball games.MLB.TV subscribers can watch more than 7,000 games for affiliates of all 30 MLB organizations, including all 60 Triple-A and Double-A teams, as well as home games from more than 40 additional clubs and select postseason games through the First Pitch app.
www.vox.com
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

GoodRx made money off your health data. The FTC is making it pay.

Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan is finding new ways to take on an old problem: digital privacy.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images GoodRx has not been very good at your privacy.And now the Federal Trade Commission has written an expensive prescription: a hefty fine and an agreement to implement various privacy protections.
SecurityWeek
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Majority of GAO's Cybersecurity Recommendations Not Implemented by Federal Agencies

Out of the 335 public recommendations on a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy made since 2010, 190 were not implemented by federal agencies as of December 2022, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) says in a new report.Since 1997, the GAO has been regarding information security as a government-wide high-risk area and expanded it twice since: in 2003 to include critical cyber infrastructure and in 2015 to include the protection of personally identifiable information.
MarTech
1 year ago
Marketing tech

20 questions to ask customer data platform vendors during the demo | MarTech

When it comes time to purchase or upgrade a customer data platform (CDP) for your organization, the demo can be the best way to really understand what a particular vendor offers.Which CDP vendors should I consider?First, you have to find the right vendors.Here's how to do that:


Inventory all your databases and martech applications and be sure all stakeholders weigh in on which data and system integrations are priorities.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Users of smart devices should receive more security information, MPs hear

Users of connected devices should be given more information on security and privacy, MPs have heard.The Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee is investigating the impact of devices such as smart speakers and wearable tech and what needs to be done to ensure they are safe to use.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

The Liverpool score and Elon Musk's net worth among top Alexa queries of 2022

Finding out the Liverpool score, Elon Musk's net worth, and the age of Diana Ross have been named among the most popular questions asked of Amazon virtual assistant Alexa in the UK over the last 12 months.Questions about who former prime minister Liz Truss is married to and the height of American rapper Jack Harlow were also among popular queries.
www.theargus.co.uk
1 year ago
Parenting

Warning to parents to take crucial step before wrapping up gadgets for Christmas

Smartphones and other gadgets should have safety features set up before being given to children at Christmas, an online safety expert has said (Image: Canva) An online safety expert has advised parents to set up parental controls on any new devices they are giving to their children for Christmas this year before wrapping them up.
www.wcnc.com
1 year ago
Podcast

'I just want to know why' | Father of Shanquella Robinson wants more than justice, he wants answers

CHARLOTTE, N.C.The father of Shanquella Robinson, the 25-year-old Charlotte woman who mysteriously died while on vacation with a group of "friends" in Mexico, is now calling on authorities to charge the six people she traveled with, saying they were responsible for her death.Despite various accounts of what happened to Robinson, a death certificate found she died 15 minutes after suffering a broken neck and severe spinal cord injury.
kvue.com
1 year ago
Podcast

Nick Cannon honors 102-year-old great-grandma in Kannapolis

She was recognized by her alma mater, Barber-Scotia College, as well as other local leaders including Mayor Vy Lyles.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Information security

Top 6 security risks associated with industrial IoT

Industrial IoT is gaining adoption, but this comes with some security risks.Check out the dangers and how you can avoid them.In the last decade, the world has witnessed the rapid evolution of the Internet of Things.While this technology has become pronounced in powering smart homes, outdoor surveillance and smart lighting, it is becoming increasingly pervasive in industrial spaces.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Information security

Get instant malware filtering with Gryphon Guardian

TechRepublic readers can get this tiny mesh router that blocks security threats for only $79.In an ideal world, we would all probably make some improvements to our online security.The problem is that most solutions require a lot of setting up.Not Gryphon Guardian.This tiny mesh router provides instant ad blocking and protection from malware - with no need for complex software.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

The best iPad Pro keyboard in October 2022

The best iPad Pro keyboard will not only provide a solid level of protection for your iPad Pro, but deliver a quality typing experience.
Digiday
1 year ago
Marketing

Unpacked: The evolution of omnichannel measurement for marketers

| | By Amazon Ads
Throughout the history of advertising, the principle of marketing has always been reaching and engaging audiences.
Codementor
1 year ago
Python

MicroPython MQTT Tutorial Based on Raspberry Pi | Codementor

The Raspberry Pi, developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in the UK, is an ARM-based microcomputer motherboard.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro receive their first software update

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro TWS earphones unveiled last month with 24-bit Hi-Fi sound and ANC are now receiving their first software update.
Theregister
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

FTC sues data broker for selling location data of millions

The Federal Trade Commission has accused data broker Kochava of trampling over people's privacy by selling the "precise" whereabouts of hundreds of millions of mobile devices.
Adtech companies take heed …
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

FTC sued by firm allegedly selling sensitive data on abortion clinic visits

Among the first location data brokers to publicly come under fire by the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly selling sensitive reproductive health data is Kochava, Inc.
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In it, Kochava described a proposed FTC complaint against Kochava that alleges that the company's data collection practices make it possible for third parties and bad actors to track users' sensitive location data.The FTC suggests that mobile phone users weren't reasonably informed that they were sharing this data with Kochava, making the practice unfair or deceptive and allegedly in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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Based in Idaho, Kochava's primary business is designing app-developer tools to track, organize, and visualize marketing data, often purchasing and selling third-party mobile device data to its customers under a secondary business called Kochava Collective.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

FTC sued by firm allegedly selling sensitive data on abortion clinic visits

Among the first location data brokers to publicly come under fire by the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly selling sensitive reproductive health data is Kochava, Inc.
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In it, Kochava described a proposed FTC complaint against Kochava that alleges that the company's data collection practices make it possible for third parties and bad actors to track users' sensitive location data.The FTC suggests that mobile phone users weren't reasonably informed that they were sharing this data with Kochava, making the practice unfair or deceptive and allegedly in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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Based in Idaho, Kochava's primary business is designing app-developer tools to track, organize, and visualize marketing data, often purchasing and selling third-party mobile device data to its customers under a secondary business called Kochava Collective.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

HarmonyOS 3.0 unveiled with improved homescreen, privacy and performance

Huawei's post-Android operating system, HarmonyOS, has reached its third major version.
kvue.com
2 years ago
Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry to graduate from Davidson College

Steph Curry, a two-time NBA MVP and three-time champion, earned his degree in sociology from Davidson College, over a decade after turning pro.
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