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ELECTRONICS 
December 2, 2017 New High-Speed Quantum Encryption Could Thwart Hackers: Study
Scientists have developed a high-speed encryption system that can protect against the common security attacks, even if the equipment has flaws that could make it vulnerable to leaks. The system is capable of distributing encryption codes at megabit-per-second rates, five to 10 times faster than existing methods and on par with current Internet speeds when […]
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NEWS 
January 18, 2017 CUJO — No, Not the Scary Dog — Protects Your Small Business From Hackers
If Cujo, the rabid St. Bernard that arose from writer Stephen King’s imagination, defended firewalls, there wouldn’t be that many hackers around. It’s hard to know what went into naming the new CUJO smart home firewall protection device, but there must have been some Stephen King fans in the group during the process. And they […]
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COMPUTERS 
January 4, 2017 Adobe Announces Flash Vulnerability, Hackers Can Control Your Computer
Adobe recently announced a vulnerability in its Flash Player and has issued a security update to patch up the hole. Media reports warn the vulnerability could allow attackers to remotely seize control of your Windows, Mac or Linux computer. Adobe’s announcement, after the vulnerability was reported by Kaspersky Labs, also included details about two web […]
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ELECTRONICS 
December 31, 2016 CUJO — No, Not the Scary Dog — Protects Your Small Business From Hackers
If Cujo, the rabid St. Bernard that arose from writer Stephen King’s imagination, defended firewalls, there wouldn’t be that many hackers around. It’s hard to know what went into naming the new CUJO smart home firewall protection device, but there must have been some Stephen King fans in the group during the process. And they […]
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ELECTRONICS 
November 27, 2016 Hackers Could Use Your Headphones to Eavesdrop on You
HIGHLIGHTS This hack was demoed by researchers from the Ben Gurion University It turns headphones into covert listening devices This hack is possible due to a lesser-known RealTek audio chip feature There have been many loopholes reported in smartphones and PCs that could potentially make it susceptible to attacks by unethical hackers. The latest loophole […]
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COMPUTERS 
November 13, 2016 Adobe Announces Flash Vulnerability, Hackers Can Control Your Computer
Adobe recently announced a vulnerability in its Flash Player and has issued a security update to patch up the hole. Media reports warn the vulnerability could allow attackers to remotely seize control of your Windows, Mac or Linux computer. Adobe’s announcement, after the vulnerability was reported by Kaspersky Labs, also included details about two web […]
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COMPUTERS 
August 8, 2016 Iranian Hackers Infiltrated Computers of Small Dam Near New York: Report
Iranian hackers breached the control system of a dam near New York City in 2013, an infiltration that raised concerns about the security of the country’s infrastructure, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing former and current US officials. Two people familiar with the breach told the newspaper it occurred at the Bowman Avenue […]
