The Worst Passwords of 2013

Analysts at SplashData went through files containing millions of stolen passwords to pick out the worst, least secure passwords of 2013.  We are all told again and again to make sure our passwords have numbers, dashes, pounds or punctuation however it seems that majority of people don’t do this. In fact, the most common password … Read more

Smart Appliances Used to Launch Global Cyberattack

Let’s face it, nothing is safe anymore. A security firm has now announced that smart appliances like TV’s and refrigerators are responsible for helping to launch a global cyber attack.  Proofpoint has discovered that a huge cyber attack has been launched from over 100,000 everyday consumer gadgets between December 23, 2013 and January 6, 2014. … Read more

Roku to Launch Smart TV

Roku, the company known for creating affordable set top boxes has teamed up with a TCL and Hisense to make a TV that streams both cable and online content.  The plan for the new online and cable compatible TV was announced at the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas. Roku announced that it was taking … Read more

Why Hackers Hack More During the Holidays

The hacking community is about as busy as Santa’s elves during the holidays and this year alone, big companies such as Skype, Target and Snapchat all fell victim to hackers.  According to reports, online companies suddenly become more prone to hackers during the holiday season. This year alone, Snapchat saw 4.6 million of it’s users … Read more

Silk Road 2 Still Running

The Silk Road, an illegal marketplace was shut down a few months ago however, the Silk Road 2 has been regrouping and is up and running.  Irish authorities arrested moderators of the site, Andrew Michael Jones, Gary Davis and Peter Philip Nash which slowed things down on Silk Road 2, but the site kept running … Read more

New Gadget Translates What Your Dog is Thinking

Ever wondered what your furry friend was saying when they bark? Thanks to ‘No More Woof’, you may just be able to.  Scandinavian scientists are working on a headset that translates your dogs barks into human words. The device combines the use of EEG-sensoring, Micro Computing and special BCI software. “The EEG recorders on the … Read more

FCC Debates Approving In Flight Calls

Want to make an in-call flight and google while travelling? All of this could be a reality very soon. Airline companies have suddenly realized the monetary possibilities of allowing passengers the luxury to chat on their phones and surf the web. Phones have long being claimed dangerous on flights but now, many airlines are allowing … Read more