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Day: February 13, 2018
Consumers prefer security over convenience for the first time ever, IBM Security report finds
“We always talk about the ease of use, and not impacting user experience, etc, but it turns out that when it comes to their financial accounts…people actually would go the extra mile and will use extra security,” Kessem said. Whether it’s using two factor authentication, an SMS message on top of their password, or any Read more about Consumers prefer security over convenience for the first time ever, IBM Security report finds[…]
Do Not, I Repeat, Do Not Download Onavo, Facebook’s Vampiric VPN Service
There’s a new menu item in the Facebook app, first reported by TechCrunch on Monday, labeled “Protect.” Clicking it will send you to the App Store and prompt you to download a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service called Onavo. (“Protect” shows up in the iOS app. Gizmodo looked for it on an Android device and Read more about Do Not, I Repeat, Do Not Download Onavo, Facebook’s Vampiric VPN Service[…]
Fiat Chrysler Pushed A UConnect Update That Causes Constant Reboots With No Announced Fix
It appears that the over-the-air update to the UConnect system went out on Friday, and many, many owners have not had working center-stack systems since then. Many of these vehicles are nearly brand-new, which makes the issue even more maddening. […] The failure of the UConnect system isn’t just limited to not having a radio; Read more about Fiat Chrysler Pushed A UConnect Update That Causes Constant Reboots With No Announced Fix[…]
Announcing “Project Things” – An open framework for connecting your devices to the web.
Today, we are pleased to announce that anyone can now build their own Things Gateway to control their connected device directly from the web. We kicked off “Project Things”, with the goal of building a decentralized ‘Internet of Things’ that is focused on security, privacy, and interoperability. Since our announcement last year, we have continued Read more about Announcing “Project Things” – An open framework for connecting your devices to the web.[…]