3 Surprising applications of blockchain

Posted on Tuesday April 10, 2018

Most people associate blockchain technology with Bitcoin, the infamous digital currency that rose to fame in 2017. But blockchain technology is not tied to financial transactions, and it's creating all sorts of exciting opportunities for faster, more secure information exchange -- see for yourself!

 

3 ways to ensure your FB data is private

Posted on Monday April 09, 2018

The public went into a frenzy when reports surfaced that Cambridge Analytica, a UK-based data analytics firm, retrieved millions of Facebook users' private information without their knowledge. But that doesn't mean you can't do anything about it, and here are 3 ways to guarantee your data remains private.

 

Did Facebook secretly collect Android data?

Posted on Friday April 06, 2018

It was recently exposed that Facebook has been collecting Android phone users' call history and SMS data for years. This may be alarming to many users, but Facebook has assured us that it was collected with consent. Here's everything you need to know.

 

1.1.1.1: Cloudflare's New DNS Attracting 'Gigabits Per Second' of Rubbish

Posted on Thursday April 05, 2018

Cloudflare's new speed and privacy enhancing domain name system (DNS) servers, launched on Sunday, are also part of an experiment being conducted in partnership with the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC). The experiment aims to understand how DNS can be improved in terms of performance, security, and privacy.

 

Windows Server 2019 announced

Posted on Thursday April 05, 2018

If Microsoft's latest server software is any indication, the virtualization trend shows no signs of slowing down. The first preview of Windows Server 2019 was released in March and includes a number of features focused on IT efficiency. Let's take a look at the most valuable updates for small businesses.

 

Malware Attack on Vendor To Blame for Delta and Sears Data Breach Affecting 'Hundreds

Posted on Thursday April 05, 2018

Delta Air Lines and Sears Holding on Thursday disclosed a data breach that may have exposed the payment card details of hundreds of thousands of online customers. From a report: The breach originated at a software vendor called [24]7, which provides Sears, Delta, and other businesses with online chat services. Less than 100,000 Sears customers were supposedly impacted, according to Sears. A Delta spokesperson said hundreds of thousands of travelers are potentially exposed. Gizmodo has learned the breach was the result of a malware attack, and that the unauthorized access involved payment card numbers, CVV numbers, and expiration dates, in addition to customers' names and addresses. In a statement, [24]7 said the breach occurred on September 27th of last year and was contained roughly two weeks later. In a statement, Sears said it was first notified about the breach in mid-March. Credit card companies have been notified, and law enforcement is likewise investigating the incident. "Customers using a Sears-branded credit card were not impacted," Sears said. "In addition, there is no evidence that our stores were compromised or that any internal Sears systems were accessed by those responsible."

 

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