Perhaps you’ve seen them already—people walking around with glasses that don’t resemble eyeglasses, with a tiny little box on one side. While they may look funny and awkward, many people are very nervous about what Google Glass means for your privacy. As wearable technology goes, Google Glass is exciting. The…
Although 95% of people are using cloud services today, most users aren’t aware of it and nearly a third think it actually has to do with the weather. Others avoid using the cloud because they worry about their own privacy and security. Let’s look at just how much people understand…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates that 733 million passengers boarded flights at some of the busiest airports across the country throughout 2011 and 2012. With travel this ubiquitous, people are losing their personal wireless devices at record rates. How many misplaced their devices, and how can you prevent this…
A new attack called Eurograbber recently stole an estimated 36+ million Euros from more than 30,000 bank customers across Europe. The attacks began in Italy, and soon after, tens of thousands of infected online bank customers were also detected in Germany, Spain, and Holland. The attack involved a sophisticated combination…
In anticipation of a greater holiday season this year, many retailers are now kicking off their sales a few days early. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend about 4.1 percent more this holiday season than last. Unfortunately, it’s not just retailers who will be using…
As the Internet becomes increasingly interactive and the number of online threats continues to grow, more and more web-based services are realizing that two-factor authentication is more than just a good idea. Instead of relying on just a password or secret question to confirm your identity, it heightens Internet security…
Mobile computing is no longer a trend, but a way of life. The consumerization of IT has made mobile devices a rising target for cybercriminals. Now, more than ever before, is the time for both businesses and consumers to put the proper mobile security precautions in place. (click image to…
As access to bank accounts becomes more readily available across platforms, consumers have more reason to fret about the security of their personal and financial information online. Are you concerned? If so, there are steps you can take to put your mind at ease. (click image to enlarge) EMBED THE…
2011 was a big year in terms of online security. From well-publicized data breaches of major companies to the takedown of giant botnets, cybercrime made many headlines. And though hackers came up with more innovative ways to steal information and wreak havoc on the Web, the spotlight on online security…
Though the general public may be worried about Mayan predictions and the end of days in 2012, the real threats to fear next year aren’t those predicted in books and movies. It’s online attacks you should be worried about. From your smartphone to your Facebook profile, cybercriminals have one New…
Source With the introduction of smartphones, the mobile world has been revolutionized. One of the most popular features of the smartphone is the mobile app. So popular, in fact, that the Apple App Store reached 10 billion downloads this year, and that doesn’t even factor in downloads from Android, which…
Source The Web is an information playground, and everyone is eager to share. And with the recent addition of sharing tools – those little icons that allow you to like, post, and more across various social media platforms – users can “share” easily and instantly. But while those seemingly innocuous…
Source The term “augmented reality” has come to permeate our everyday, tech-driven lives in the digital age. But what is it, exactly? Augmented reality is what is sounds like–the “heightening” of one’s perception of reality through the use of advanced technologies. The Guardian explains it thusly: “The idea is straightforward…
The controversy over smartphones for children continues to escalate. Some argue that it may be actually educational for the children, while others maintain that it’s simply a useless distraction. However, children are gaining more and more exposure to smartphone technology. A survey conducted by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center and…
According to TRUSTe, one of the leading online privacy solution providers, privacy is an important issue when using a mobile device–and consumers want more transparency and control over what personal information is collected and how it is shared. Here we take a look at consumers’ top concerns when using mobile…
If you aren’t worried about your child’s safety online, you should be–statistics show that 69% of teens regularly receive personal messages online from strangers–and most of them don’t tell a trusted adult about it. Additionally, 64% post photos or videos of themselves, while more than half (58%) post info about…
If you’ve ever wondered why it always seems like advertisers follow you wherever you go, it might be because they do. Recently, The Wall Street Journal investigated 101 Android and iPhone apps, and found that fifty-six of them transmitted phone ID data to outside parties, while forty-seven transmitted location information….