Silly faces instead of a password? Google patents facial password tech to boost security
Google has filed a patent letting users pull a silly face instead of entering a password to unlock their Android phones or tablets.
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Big data projects ‘too time consuming’ (infographic)
Organisations can’t gather business insights from ‘big data’ fast enough, according to a new survey which found that just 23% of businesses perceive these projects to be a success.
Interview with a hacker (Part 2): Why your defences aren't working
Hackers- whether cyber-criminals, online vigilantes, political activists or even government agents- have become the bogeymen of the digital age, with high profile cases of cyber-breaches hitting the headlines on a weekly basis. But just who are these seemingly ‘anonymous’ people? And what motivates them to delve into these murky digital waters? In part two of … [Read more…]
Twitter adds two-factor security after hack attack
Twitter is beefing up security logins for users after recent high-profile hacking attacks.
Dawn of ‘wiki weapons’? First 3D printable gun hits internet
As 3D printers go mainstream, one Texas law student has created the schematics for a 3D printable single-use gun, making them freely available online.
Pfizer to sell Viagra online to compete with fraudsters
Pfizer is to sell its patented Viagra drug online for the first time, as the drugs maker looks to counter the trade in counterfeit pills.
Google Glass gets first video user guide
Google have launched the first video user guide for their latest project Glass, revealing some of the upcoming devices key functions.
‘iBeacon’ tackles theft by making phones ‘heard but not seen’
A new phone security gadget, the iBeacon, has gone on sale in the UK, helping to keep phones hidden from view while alerting the owner to calls and texts.
Top tips: A 5-minute guide to becoming a flexible employer
Following Yahoo’s controversial decision to ban home working, Robert Rutherford, CEO of specialist IT consultancy QuoStar Solutions, offers a short guide to becoming a flexible employer.
Google privacy chief steps down
Google’s first privacy director, Alma Whitten, is to step down after three years in the role.