A new study conducted by researchers from Stony Brook University found that texting while walking can cause a great deal of accidents. According to Long Island Business News, the study showed that the gait velocity was reduced when the person was texting and navigational errors were made. The researchers came to these results by asking [...]
Text message scammers growing in popularity
11 May 2012
Many cell phone users are familiar with the occasional text message from an unknown number that tells them they won a prize – and most do not click on the link. However, some mobile owners are not familiar with this and end up being the victim of a yet another technological scam. Text message scams [...]
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Weak laws allow for cyberbullying, debate arises about free speech
08 May 2012
Bullying has been an issue for decades, and this problem has made its way to the forefront of a number of parents’, educators’ and students’ minds. However, the internet has opened up an entirely new platform for kids to be bullied, and many parents are uneasy about the lack of legislation. Free speech vs. cyberbullying [...]
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Mobile payments: How safe are they?
04 May 2012
It seems as though cell phones can do pretty much everything nowadays, as people are able to talk to others across the globe, get directions, find the best place for coffee and now even use them like a credit card. Mobile payments have been growing in popularity, but many are wondering how safe it truly [...]
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Organizations struggle with employees “BYOD”
02 May 2012
There has been a growing problem surrounding employers who allow a “bringing your own device” (BYOD) to work policy, as this often gives employees access to the company’s networks, according to Washington Technology. A new study conducted by SANS Institute found that many businesses and organizations aren’t aware of the extent of the use of [...]
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Samsung spy software to make your life simple
28 April 2012
Samsung’s popularity has skyrocketed over the recent past. This upsurge is mostly owing to the fame and the following of its recent trio of devices – Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Note. Now, while the tech savvy queue continues to grow, especially with regards to Samsung products, the emphasis on security and proper [...]
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Seniors a target for computer scammers
25 April 2012
The senior population will grow dramatically in the coming years, as the massive baby boomer generation continues to reach retirement age each day. Many organizations and companies are starting to prepare for the growing number of senior citizens, while others are looking for ways to take advantage. According to the news channel KATV-TV, seniors are [...]
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Utah’s Medicaid breach is much worse than originally reported
20 April 2012
The government and various organizations have been attempting to battle the many computer hackers around the world in order to prevent sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands. The Utah Department of Technology Services (DTS) suffered from a large data breach of thousands of medical records at the end of March, and it was [...]
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FBI cyber expert says U.S. is losing battle with hackers
18 April 2012
Technology advances bring a number of benefits. However, there are a vast amount of risks that come with it as well, and even the FBI is having a tough time tackling the problem, according The Wall Street Journal. The top cyber cop, Shawn Henry, recently reported that the war on computer hackers is not going [...]
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