Encrypted traffic: A double-edged sword for network defenders
Organizations are ramping up their use of encrypted traffic to lock down data. Could they be making it easier to hide threats in the process? On one hand, encryption means enhanced privacy, but it can also make the job of security analysts much harde.....»»
Beeper Mini for Android lives again, but for how long is anybody"s guess
Beeper Mini is back and working, with the developers releasing an update for the Android app that lets it use Apple's iMessage network once again.Following the launch of the Android app and the blocking of it by Apple, Beeper insisted that a fix was.....»»
The growing abuse of QR codes in malware and payment scams prompts FTC warning
The convenience of QR codes is a double-edged sword. Follow these tips to stay safe. Enlarge / A woman scans a QR code in a café to see the menu online. The US Federal Trade Commission has become the latest organizatio.....»»
First EV charging station funded by Biden"s infrastructure law goes online
The White House goal is to grow the nationwide network of chargers to 500,000, including high-speed chargers — no more than 50 miles apart — on the nation's busiest highways and interstates......»»
Homey Pro review: A very particular set of home automation skills
It's great for a strange combo: beginners and local-only smart home enthusiasts. Enlarge / The Homey Pro, settling in for some quiet network check-ins at dusk. (credit: Kevin Purdy) I know there are people who will want.....»»
New investment labels aim to help savers spot sustainable products—but won"t always stop greenwashing
From the nutritional traffic light system displayed on a box of cereal, to the efficiency ratings we look at when buying a house, ratings and labels help us work out how to spend money responsibly. A new scheme from the UK's financial regulator also.....»»
Beeper Mini developers say fix is "coming soon" for iMessage Android app
The development team behind Beeper Mini has promised a fix for its iMessage on Android app, with work underway to try and regain access to Apple's messaging network.Beeper MiniWithin days of its introduction, the Beeper Mini Android app was seemingly.....»»
The 2023 Game Awards delivered big game trailers and bigger double standards
The 2023 Game Awards delivered tons of blockbuster game trailers, but failed to celebrate the actual creators who make them possible......»»
3 underrated shows on Peacock you need to watch in December
Revisit the former USA Network detective series Monk, which is one of the three underrated shows on Peacock that you need to watch in December......»»
Twitch exit from S. Korea is latest fallout from “sending-party-pays” model
Twitch: Network fees in Korea 10 times more expensive than in most countries. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Amazon-owned Twitch plans to stop providing its streaming platform in South Korea, saying that fees.....»»
Atsign releases SSH No Ports 4.0 with Windows support and SDK
Atsign has unveiled the release of SSH No Ports 4.0. SSH No Ports is a system administration tool used to access remote systems (gateways, industrial PCs, and many other devices) via SSH from anywhere, without the need for network configuration, and.....»»
Review of education highlights network ethnography in researching global education policy
The word "mobility" conjures up images and ideas of the movement of people, capital, and things from one place to another. The globalized world of the 21st century has ushered in an era of "new mobility" studies fronted by sociology researchers and h.....»»
You can now get unlimited 5G for just $20 a month — with a twist
Helium Mobile's new $20 monthly unlimited 5G service is an affordable plan that lets you be part of building the 5G network......»»
Green turtles fight to survive against Pakistan"s urban sprawl
Against the backdrop of the mega port city of Karachi, choked with traffic and construction, four green turtles emerge from the frothy Arabian Sea seeking a spot to lay their eggs......»»
Alabama researchers get $2.5 million to study impact of court fines, fees nationally
For many, a $200 traffic ticket can devastate their households' savings and finances......»»
ExpressVPN brings its VPN app to the Apple TV
ExpressVPN has released an app for tvOS 17, enabling customers to take advantage of the traffic-rerouting service on their Apple TV.Before the introduction of tvOS 17, Apple TV users couldn't directly set up a VPN app on their set-top streaming devic.....»»
Express VPN joins the growing ranks of VPNs on Apple TV
The VPNs have come for Apple TV, and ExpressVPN is atop the heap. But do you need a virtual private network on your streaming device?.....»»
GM, Ford confident they"ll offset costly UAW contracts
Ford pegged the cost of its four-and-a-half-year deal with the UAW at $8.8 billion — double its expectation — while GM said its two new North American labor contracts would raise expenses by $9.3 billion......»»
Speak up, help other women do the same, leaders say at Automotive News conference
Women sharing their diverse perspectives with peers and managers, taking time to network and mentor and having the confidence to voice their ideas at high-level meetings were key messages at Automotive News' Leading Women conference......»»
Malicious bots make up 73% of internet traffic, report says
The notable surge in malicious bots can be attributed to the growing availability of AI tools, particularly those associated with generative AI......»»
We don"t know how many victims of modern slavery are in prison—why that"s a problem in the UK
Modern slavery affects an estimated 120,000 people in the UK. Under international law, countries must identify and protect survivors, while prosecuting and punishing those who traffic and exploit them......»»