Scientists have developed a type of HIV test on a USB stick
Scientists have developed a type of HIV test on a USB stick.
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 10, 2016
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News tagged with usb sticks
Google has ideas for funny-face device authentication
(Phys.org) —Google this year has made it clear that it wants to see a different computer using landscape with techniques that are easier, more reliable than hand-typed passwords for user authentication. Speaking at a security ...
The Raging Windows Worm has attacked over 8.9 Million Computers
(PhysOrg.com) -- Last week the global internet community was hit by the Downadup worm also know as Conficker, or Kido. This worm is now using multiple ways of infecting computers, including USB sticks. If someone were to ...
USB sticks may beat Internet hurdles globally
(Phys.org) —One may think that free software would be of enormous benefit to people in the towns and villages of the globe where the price of proprietary software is restrictively high. Such is not the case, as noted by ...
Tech companies eye security that goes beyond passwords
In late February, a thief or thieves cracked into Evernote's digital vault filled with log-ins, passwords and email addresses belonging to 50 million users. It was a shocking cyberattack considering the Redwood City, Calif., ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 19, 2013
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Google vision of password rings heard at security event
(Phys.org) —Google finds much appeal in gaining the distinction of leading the way toward a future where USB sticks and rings can replace traditional passwords. The idea of killing off passwords has been an attractive one ...
Nanopore: the Oxford story
Last month Oxford University spinout firm Oxford Nanopore revealed that it is to produce a new DNA sequencing machine the size of a USB stick.
Biochemistry
Mar 16, 2012
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Tool makes scanning the internet for illegal images possible
Researchers at the University of Twente have developed a system that makes it possible to scan traffic on the Internet for illegal photographs. The system can, for example, help trace child pornography on the Internet without ...
Computer Sciences
Mar 25, 2014
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How suppliers of everyday devices make you vulnerable to cyber attack – and what to do about it
If you run a business, you're probably concerned about IT security. Maybe you invest in antivirus software, firewalls and regular system updates.
Security
Jul 4, 2018
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Image: Space recovery USB
All computer enthusiasts have a recovery disk available in case their computer stops working – and it's no different for a liquids experiment on the International Space Station.
Space Exploration
Aug 31, 2016
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