Alexa can now listen for alarms—or, perhaps, a cheating spouse?
Alexa's got a new gig: home safety.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 14, 2019
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Doctor-services firm says private data of patients exposed
Nationwide physician-staffing company EmCare says a breach exposed personal data for about 31,000 patients, including in some cases their Social Security numbers and clinical information.
Security
Apr 21, 2019
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Bezos case exposes billionaires' vulnerability to hackers
The stunning revelation that a tabloid obtained below-the-belt selfies of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos—the world's richest man—suggests that even billionaires are not out of the reach of hackers.
Security
Feb 10, 2019
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European heavyweights Airbus, Altran targeted by cyberattacks
European aerospace and defence group Airbus has launched an inquiry into the origin and targets of a cyberattack detected earlier in January, the same month that French IT consulting group Altran also saw attempts to breach ...
Security
Jan 31, 2019
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Some cybersecurity apps could be worse for privacy than nothing at all
It's been a busy few weeks for cybersecurity researchers and reporters. There was the Facebook hack, the Google plus data breach, and allegations that the Chinese government implanted spying chips in hardware components.
Internet
Oct 22, 2018
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Uber pays $148 mn over data breach in latest image-boosting move
Uber agreed Wednesday to pay a $148 million penalty over a massive 2016 data breach which the company concealed for a year, in the latest effort by the global ridesharing giant to improve its image and move past its missteps ...
Business
Sep 26, 2018
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Strong economy prompts higher inflation concerns
Consumer sentiment has remained virtually unchanged despite more positive news about growth in the U.S. economy, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Economics & Business
Sep 3, 2018
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Do I want an always-on digital assistant listening in all the time?
The smart device market is exploding. Smart home kits for retrofitting "non-smart" houses have become cheaper.Earlier this year, Apple released the HomePod speaker, the company's response to dominant smart devices Google ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 16, 2018
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As EU privacy law looms, debate swirls on cybersecurity impact
Days ahead of the implementation of a sweeping European privacy law, debate is swirling on whether the measure will have negative consequences for cybersecurity.
Internet
May 22, 2018
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From Yahoo to Uber, major hacks of data
The European Union's new data protection rules, which take effect on May 25, will give people more control over the way their personal information is used online.
Security
May 15, 2018
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