Displays at LaGuardia Airport in New York show the infamous “blue screen of death.” AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura Richard Forno, University of Maryland, Baltimore County The global information technology outage on July 19, 2024, that paralyzed organizations ranging from airlines to hospitals and even the delivery of uniforms for the Olympic Games represents a growing concern […]
The tension surrounding TikTok’s fate in the United States has hit a critical point as the Senate greenlights a bill that could fundamentally alter the app’s future. The legislation, part of a broader package totaling $95 billion, demands TikTok’s sale to a U.S. owner within nine months, with a possible three-month extension if acquisition talks […]
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In a landmark decision, the United States House of Representatives has voted in favor of a bill that could potentially force the sale of TikTok or even lead to a complete ban of the popular app within the country. The bill, titled the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” passed with an overwhelming […]
Several popular messaging apps, including Messenger, Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp, use end-to-end encryption. Open Rights Group/Flickr, CC BY-SA Robin Chataut, Quinnipiac University Imagine opening your front door wide and inviting the world to listen in on your most private conversations. Unthinkable, right? Yet, in the digital realm, people inadvertently leave doors ajar, potentially allowing hackers, […]
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As online shopping increases over the festive period, so does the risk of cyber-scams. Chay Tee/Shutterstock Rachael Medhurst, University of South Wales The festive season is a time for joy, family and festive cheer. However, it’s also a prime target for cybercriminals. As online shopping ramps up, so does the risk of falling prey to […]
Many modern cars watch occupants – a plus for safety but not so much for privacy. Courtesy LG M. Hadi Amini, Florida International University Depending on which late-model vehicle you own, your car might be watching you – literally and figuratively – as you drive down the road. It’s watching you with cameras that monitor […]
A laptop is one of car thieves’ go-to tools. Lorado/iStock via Getty Images Doug Jacobson, Iowa State University These days, cars are computer centers on wheels. Today’s vehicles can contain over 100 computers and millions of lines of software code. These computers are all networked together and can operate all aspects of your vehicle. It’s […]