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Symantec warns of ‘Internet of Vulnerabilities’ in 2014
The ‘Internet of Things’ will transform into the ‘Internet of Vulnerabilities’ over the next year, with smart devices like smartTVs, routers and security cameras set to become as susceptible to malware threats and hacking as our PCs and mobile phones, claims a new report from Symantec. But at the same time, people are becoming more ...
Bitcoin Black Friday makes Bitcoin bargain hunting easy
While most Black Friday bargain hunters are set to descend on the stores like a pack of rabid animals later today, a new breed of savvy tech-shoppers will do their shopping at home, buying their gifts anonymously using Bitcoin. That’s right, certain shoppers will be able to buy up all the bargains they need using ...
Bitcoin breaks the bank at $1,000, but its not the only cryptocurrency making waves
Overnight the value of Bitcoin smashed through the $1,000 barrier for the first time, an historic milestone for the crypto-currency that’s now cemented its status as a viable alternative to government-backed fiat currencies. As SiliconANGLE’s Kyt Dotson reported earlier today, the value of one BTC hit a record high of $1,000.36 USD as a weighted ...
NSA planned to discredit Muslim radicalizers by spying on their porn habits
Leaks involving the NSA’s massive surveillance campaign keep on coming, with the latest being that government spooks collected evidence of online sexual activity and visits to pornographic websites as part of a plan to discredit six Muslim “radicalizers”, reports The Huffington Post. The documents, which were released by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, are a ...
Google goes to war on YouTube comment spam
Amidst the rising anger from YouTube users over Google’s decision to integrate Google+ with its comments feature, the company has announced new measures to combat the deluge of spam that’s arisen as a result of the new system. YouTube users have been pretty vocal in their opposition to the changes over the last few weeks, ...
Who needs Big Data scientists? Pretty soon, there’ll be an app for that
With all the hype around Big Data, one of the most pressing concerns for organizations is finding qualified data scientists who’re able to translate that mish-mash of numbers into something that makes sense – actual insights that can be used to pursue businesses’ goals and strategies. The opportunities for data scientists are said to be ...
Microsoft plans to kill off Windows RT + merge it with Windows Phone
You may not realize it but there’s actually three flavors of the Windows operating system, which can run on a variety of different devices, namely Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Phone. If you think Microsoft’s strategy here is a little confusing – well, so does it, which is why the company is slowly edging ...
BIPS Bitcoin exchange cleaned out in $990K virtual heist
Bank robbery can be such a hassle these days, what with all the security measures in place like time locks on vaults, dye and CCTV cameras everywhere, not too mention the need for weapons, get away cars and the like. Which is why the smart criminals have their sights set on a different kind of ...
Safeplug delivers Tor-in-a-box for anonymous web surfing
Tor, the privacy network that’s used by everyone from criminals and activitists to the US intelligence services and the supremely paranoid, has just been repackaged for the mass market. Available in the shape of a $49 box-like device, it’s said to make it easier to route your home’s internet connection through the Tor network. Pogoplug’s ...
Inside the DNA of Big Data: The future of medicine & storage
As Big Data gets even bigger, we’re going to need more elaborate ways of storing it than current technology allows. One idea that’s been floated about before is using DNA as a means of storing data, but it’s no longer just a theory – scientists at Harvard University say that doing so is a foregone ...
