Facial Recognition gets “Hacked” Thanks to Facebook
Facial recognition technology is utilized in many different systems. Biometric software is used in facial recognition tools for security purposes and other applications such as social media marketing. Algorithms use a statistical approach to identify facial features – and facial recognition is increasingly
A Seized Silk Road Wallet is Moving Bitcoin to the NSA Hackers
Last week, a group called the “Shadow Brokers” claimed to have hacked the NSA – stealing their code, exploits and spy tools. They leaked bits of information on GitHub and claimed the information was stolen from the Equation Group, a group who most
NSA Hoards Zero Days; Doesn’t Disclose Them all to Vendors
The NSA does not always disclose the zero day vulnerabilities it finds to unprotected vendors. Some security flaws are kept secret “when they can be used to serve a clear national security or law enforcement need” (Wired). The US National Security Agency (NSA)
Study Suggests Gamers Have Better Academic Performance
The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia conducted a study that tested reading, math and science skills of students who were 15 years of age. One of the factors considered in the study was how much time each student spends playing video
Many Fans Illegally Download Frank Ocean’s #Blond Album
R&B singer and songwriter Frank Ocean released his new album Blond exclusively to Apple Music. This caused fans to flock to torrent and other illegal file sharing sites to download the album. The entire album has also surfaced for free on Google Drive.
Anonymous Hacker Brings Harambe Back to Life on Twitter
On Saturday, the Cincinnati Zoo director, Thane Maynard’s Twitter account was breached. The hacker changed Maynard’s profile photo to a pic of Harambe. Harambe was a silver-backed gorilla who was shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo when a 3 year old boy
Should Uber Drivers be Fingerprinted in Background Checks?
I’ve heard a LOT of talk recently about Uber and Lyft’s pending exit from the Austin, TX marketplace, and I can’t say that I blame them. On one hand — Government “regulation,” only stifles competition… but on the other, when one realizes that
Gesture Analysis: Could your Movements be Hacked?
Smart phone and tablet developers will need to put better security measures in place to keep hackers and governments out of their devices. Many newer generation devices implement fingerprint readers in place of passcodes, which are often promoted as a stronger security feature.
AdBlock Plus Wants you to Pay for what you Read Online
Online publishers often hate ad-blockers like AdBlock Plus. Owners of smaller blog sites complain that they get little to no revenue from the work they produce. You may have also noticed some major news sites like Forbes and Wired have restricted access to
Can a “Brain Map” Decode Our Inner Thoughts?
There is a lot we don’t know about the human brain and our understanding of how they process language is still a pretty big mystery to us. Currently, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley are building a “semantic atlas” of the brain
- Coronavirus Concerns: More People Working from Home Means More Employer Tracking
So I’m going to stir up some :poop: , y’all — but bare with me. Generally speaking, I’m of two minds on this subject. On one hand, I’m OK with this. e.g., prior to CommieVirus2020, we would go to work, log on to an employer-provided asset, and commence working. On Employer-provided assets, such as laptops, desktops, servers, etc,… Read more: Coronavirus Concerns: More People Working from Home Means More Employer Tracking - COVID-19 Social Distancing – How to Host a Netflix Party
The COVID-19 (corona virus) pandemic is keeping a large number of us isolated in our homes, which is leading to a great deal of boredom for many. Creative ways of socializing online are becoming more normal, as we wait for the situation to unfold. My favorite method of connecting with friends recently is Netflix Party.… Read more: COVID-19 Social Distancing – How to Host a Netflix Party - A 19 year old Becomes a Millionaire by Hacking
A Teenager Becomes a Millionaire Through White Hat Hacking: Hacking often refers to the breaching of information without a person’s consent or knowledge. It basically is the unauthorized intrusion into a computer or a network. It can be used to alter or change a system for different purposes or goals. Hacking can also mean the… Read more: A 19 year old Becomes a Millionaire by Hacking - Tinder: Three Things You Probably Didn’t Know
It all seems very straightforward. Swipe right if you’re attracted to the person on your screen, swipe left if you’re not. Tinder makes the process of finding someone to date seem easy. Individual profiles take only seconds to scan. In under one hour, you could be matched up with someone available to date you tonight.… Read more: Tinder: Three Things You Probably Didn’t Know - Hacking School Computers to Change Grades
Hackers recently targeted a Virginia high school in order to change the grades of multiple students. The hackers were able to obtain access to teacher accounts when they sent out a phishing link. The phishing link was included inside an email that pretended to be from the “Oaktown High School’s Honor Council” dedicated to “honor… Read more: Hacking School Computers to Change Grades
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