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The Intersection Of AI And Blockchain: Enhancing Efficiency Across Industries

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain technology marks a pivotal moment in the technological evolution, driving unparalleled enhancements in efficiency across a myriad of industries. As separate entities, AI and Blockchain have each carved out significant niches, revolutionizing how data is analyzed, transactions are recorded, and operations are optimized. Yet, when these two

By |2024-02-28T19:02:35-05:00February 28th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Windows 10 Settings To Disable Immediately If You Care About Privacy

SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system started rolling out to eligible devices Oct. 5. The new operating system's gradual rollout means not everyone will get the upgrade right away. Some people will be using Microsoft's older OS until mid-2022, while others debating if upgrading to Windows 11 is worth it, may keep Windows 10 until support ends

By |2023-03-02T17:10:25-05:00November 8th, 2021|Cyber Defense|

Apple Will Refuse Government Demands To Expand Photo-Scanning Beyond Child Sexual Abuse Material

CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple last week said it will refuse any government demands to expand its new photo-scanning technology beyond the current plan of using it only to detect CSAM (child sexual abuse material). Apple has faced days of criticism from security experts, privacy advocates, and privacy-minded users over the plan it announced Thursday, in

By |2021-08-10T11:22:28-04:00August 10th, 2021|Cyber Defense|

The Guide On How Technology Affects Our Privacy

DETROIT - Technological advancements have been witnessed greatly in the world due to various discoveries and developed knowledge in the field of science and technology. People spend a lot of time updating individual information about themselves on social media accounts. The privacy of the installed data online is a great concern to many. Technology has

By |2022-05-12T11:14:26-04:00May 25th, 2021|Guest Columns|

As WhatsApp Deepens Integration With Facebook, Two Alternatives For iOS

CUPERTINO, CA. - WhatsApp will soon start sharing your data with Facebook whether you like it or not. In light of that, many people are searching for GB WhatsApp Download alternatives with deeper focuses on privacy and security. Here are two recommendations. First, when WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook for $19 billion, the messaging app

By |2022-03-23T08:43:38-04:00January 10th, 2021|Android, Digital Marketing, Engineering Society of Detroit, ESD|

Weather Channel’s Location Data Settlement Doesn’t Mean Much For Your Privacy

 LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles city attorney on Wednesday announced a settlement with the Weather Channel over a lawsuit claiming the company's app gathered millions of people's location data without properly disclosing that the sensitive information was shared with advertisers. The office considered the settlement a major privacy win, as it will now require The Weather Channel

By |2020-08-23T15:47:30-04:00August 23rd, 2020|Cyber Defense|

Safari Gets New Encryption Option For Network Privacy On iPhones, Macs

CUPERTINO, CA. - Apple's Safari will take advantage later this year of new encryption technology that protects an important type of network communication called DNS. It's part of a broader movement to build privacy into internet technology like email and the web that initially sent sensitive data unprotected. DNS, short for Domain Name System, looks up the numeric

By |2020-06-29T09:12:28-04:00June 28th, 2020|Cyber Defense|

IBM To Withdraw From Facial Recognition Market Out Of Profiling Fears

SAN FRANCISCO - IBM announced Monday that it's withdrawing from the general-purpose facial recognition market, saying it worries that the technology is being used to promote discrimination and racial injustice. "IBM firmly opposes and will not condone uses of any technology, including facial recognition technology offered by other vendors, for mass surveillance, racial profiling, violations of

By |2020-06-09T21:16:22-04:00June 9th, 2020|Cyber Defense|

About 17,000 Android Apps Collect Personal Info Without Your Consent

SAN FRANCISCO - Roughly 17,000 Android apps collect identifying information that creates a permanent record of the activity on your device, according to research from the International Computer Science Institute that was shared with CNET. The data collection appears to violate the search giant's policy on collecting data that can be used to target users for advertising in most cases, the researchers said.

By |2019-02-15T16:03:09-05:00February 15th, 2019|Android, Cyber Defense|

2018: The Year Privacy Took Center Stage

OKEMOS - As widely predicted, anticipated and even celebrated (by some), the biggest cybersecurity stories in 2018 were all about privacy. But STOP. Before you click or jump to another article, this year-end cyber-round-up is NOT a rehash of GDPR and other new global regulations. For the most part. Dan Lohrmann There is no doubt that new

By |2018-12-15T16:40:55-05:00December 14th, 2018|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|