Partner content With new school year, federal agencies warn of increased cyberattacks 9th September 2022 As another school year begins, children are returning to classrooms, teachers are preparing for their busy season and public administrators are ramping up oversight of educational cyberdefenses. Over the last few years, educational institutions have become focal points for cybercriminals. In a joint statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), […]
News Apple announces iPhone 14 lineup with Emergency SOS via Satellite, Crash Detection features 8th September 2022 Apple yesterday announced updates to its device portfolio with new capabilities, including two that are designed to enhance the ability for customers to get help in dire circumstances: Emergency SoS via Satellite and Crash Detection. Available with all iPhone 14 models, Emergency SOS via Satellite lets users contact emergency services via text, even when the […]
Partner content Is there potential for biometrics in-car health monitoring? 6th September 2022 In the future, will your car also be your doctor? That’s not as farfetched as it might sound. For example, in-car breathalyzers have been used for years to check the sobriety levels of drivers previously convicted of drunk-driving offenses (passing a test allows the driver to turn over the vehicle and ride it away). With […]
Partner content FDA approves leg wearable for neurological conditions 6th September 2022 The FDA has approved a novel wearable for commercial rollout – the Neural Sleeve. Fitted with electrodes to stimulate the wearer’s muscles (a method known as functional electrical stimulation), the new design has applications in patients suffering from neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis, as well as those who have suffered a stroke or […]
Partner content The inevitability of cloud breaches: Tales of real-world cloud attacks 6th September 2022 Cloud breaches are inevitable. It’s the reality we live in. The last few years have demonstrated that breaches occur, no matter how much security organizations put in place. The increased complexity of organizations — where a single mistake or vulnerability can lead to a compromise — coupled with the increased motivation, sophistication, and dedication of […]
News Newscan: Edge-computing technologies gain ground, but hurdles remain 2nd September 2022 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Edge-computing technologies gain ground, but hurdles remain From call records to sensors, your phone reveals more about you than you think NIST to launch new guidance on security risks of telehealth and smart-home integration Finally, a U.S. carrier—T-Mobile—touts the power of eSIM Pennsylvania grappling with SNAP, EBT card […]
Partner content Skyrocketing IoT bug disclosures put pressure on security teams 2nd September 2022 Rising numbers of documented security issues in Internet of Things (IoT) devices mean that businesses have a new patch-management issue brewing, cybersecurity, experts say. A combination of more connected products, greater scrutiny by researchers, and regulations requiring disclosure of vulnerabilities has resulted in a rising tide of disclosed bugs. Those found in products considered to be […]
Partner content From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study 2nd September 2022 When volcanoes erupt, the force of explosions and lava dramatically change the landscape, impacting the geography and the lives of those who live and work nearby. This is especially true on the southern tip of Hawaii, which is home to the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea. Responding to Kilauea’s 2018 eruptions, federal, state and local […]
Partner content How and when you might connect your smartphone to a satellite 1st September 2022 Today’s iPhones and Androids cannot communicate directly with satellites in space. Instead, they must connect to nearby cell towers on the ground. But that may soon change. A large range of companies – from tiny startups to some of the biggest corporations on Earth – are racing each other to connect regular smartphones directly to […]
Partner content Waymo launches driverless rides in downtown Phoenix 1st September 2022 Waymo has extended its fully driverless robotaxi service into downtown Phoenix. The self-driving tech company, owned by Google parent company Alphabet, has operated rides without human drivers in the Phoenix suburbs for some time. Now this new driverless venture into a busier area of the city – which is more complex in terms of potential traffic scenarios – is […]
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