Going incognito: How we can protect our privacy in the metaverse
There's no "incognito mode" in the metaverse to conceal personal information, but researchers are building a tool to protect users' privacy. There's no "incognito mode" in the metaverse to conceal personal information, but researchers are buildin.....»»
Reducing moose numbers could help protect Canadian caribou populations from wolf predation
Woodland caribou populations in Canada are declining because of habitat changes that benefit common prey species of wolves (such as moose and deer), leading to increasing numbers of wolves that kill caribou. To protect caribou, wildlife managers have.....»»
IBM Guardium Data Security Center protects hybrid cloud and AI
As hybrid cloud-, AI-, and quantum-related risks upend the traditional data security paradigm, IBM is launching IBM Guardium Data Security Center – allowing organizations to protect data in any environment, throughout its full lifecycle, and with.....»»
Safeguarding mobile privacy: why an iPhone needs a VPN
Surfshark VPN will make browsing the web on iPhone more private, safe, and free from nuisances. Here's why everyone should be using a VPN on iPhone.Surfshark VPN for iPhone gives you back control over your privacy on the web - Image credit: Surfshark.....»»
Loop Switch 2 earplugs aid your ears when Bluetooth buds won’t do
Loop has redesigned its Switch earplugs, which allow you to dial in one of three levels of noise reduction to protect your hearing while still being in the moment......»»
VPN Unlimited review: a lifetime of privacy protection
I reviewed VPN Unlimited, a privacy and unblocking service that offers a unique lifetime plan that promises incredible long-term value......»»
Study shows wind patterns key in causing coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef
The urgent fight to protect Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef from disastrous mass coral bleaching events has been given a significant boost, with new research from Monash University identifying wind patterns as a key cause......»»
It just got easier to protect your Android phone from thieves
Google's theft protection tools in Android can be incredibly helpful. Now, they're getting much easier to find and use......»»
Proton unveils new business VPN features
It's never been easier to protect your business, with new features from Proton VPN......»»
New infosec products of the week: October 18, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from ExtraHop, GitGuardian, Nametag, Okta, Rubrik, and Sectigo. GitGuardian Visual Studio Code extension helps developers protect their sensitive information GitG.....»»
Feds test whether existing laws can combat surge in fake AI child sex images
Kids defenseless against AI-generated sex images as feds expand crackdown. Cops aren't sure how to protect kids from an ever-escalating rise in fake child sex abuse imagery fueled.....»»
Android 15’s security and privacy features are the update’s highlight
New tools aim at phone snatchers, snooping kids or partners, and cell hijackers. Android 15 started rolling out to Pixel devices Tuesday and will arrive, through various third-par.....»»
Instagram protects teens from sextortion; working on Social Library feature
Instagram is introducing new measures to protect teens from sextortion, by making it harder for criminals to blackmail them. Separately, it appears to be working on a new Social Library feature intended to make it easier to find posts you’ve sha.....»»
Aquaculture could harm animal welfare or protect it, depending on what species the farms raise
The global aquaculture industry has tripled in size since the year 2000, with producers raising a mind-boggling diversity of species, from seaweeds and clams to carp, salmon and cuttlefish. Many of these creatures are undomesticated and lead complex.....»»
Book Review: Inside the Global Movement to Protect Forests from Climate Change
Lessons from the people making forest ecosystems more resilient.....»»
Okta helps protect business before, during and after authentication
Okta announced new Workforce Identity Cloud capabilities to address top security challenges such as unmanaged SaaS service accounts, governance risks, and identity verification. As part of a unified approach, these innovations help protect business b.....»»
Android 15 unveils new security features to protect sensitive data
Android 15 brings enhanced security features to protect your sensitive health, financial, and personal data from theft and fraud. It also introduces productivity improvements for large-screen devices and updates to apps like the camera, messaging, an.....»»
Resilience over reliance: Preparing for IT failures in an unpredictable digital world
No IT system — no matter how advanced – is completely immune to failure. The promise of a digital ring of steel may sound attractive, but can it protect you against hardware malfunctions? Software bugs? Unexpected environmental conditions? Cybers.....»»
Google blocks popular ad blocker for ‘security and privacy concerns’
Google is beefing up security with Chrome extensions and warns that support for uBlock Origin will end soon. What other app might be affected?.....»»
Novel sensors could help develop bee-friendly protection for plants
The increasing global demand for plant-based foods makes the use of pesticides necessary in order to protect crops from pests and ensure crop yields. However, there is one major disadvantage: the widespread use of pesticides has led to a considerable.....»»
Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixels. Here’s what’s new
Google has finally released the stable build of Android 15. The latest iteration focuses on data privacy and safety in case users lose access to their phone......»»