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“Computer Security”

Apr 9, 2013 10:04 AM ET // Nic Halverson
A headset is used to scan brainwaves and to authenticate the user with a high degree of accuracy. ->
Mar 14, 2013 03:55 PM ET // Jesse Emspak
Google wants to do away with passwords, using a USB-enabled ring on your finger. ->
Aug 18, 2011 10:00 AM ET // Alice Truong
Next time you're at the airport and your phone is running low on battery, reconsider powering up at the charging station. Krebs on Security, a security blog, looked into a charging kiosk at DefCon, an annual hacker conference held in Las Vegas. The kiosk was built specifically to educate attendees ...
Jul 26, 2011 09:09 PM ET // Alice Truong
Shopping online too difficult? Startup Jumio intends to make the experience even easier by allowing customers to pay by webcam. Consumer Reports reports the startup's new technology, Netswipe, adds a level of security. By analyzing the video stream, it can confirm it's an actual card and not a copy...
Nov 22, 2011 05:07 PM ET // Alice Truong
This summer's frenzy of account hacking has exposed millions of passwords. SplashData, a provider of password software, released its 25 worst passwords of the year for 2011, culled from unsuspecting victims of various cyberattacks. Without further ado, here it is: password 123456 12345678 qwerty ab...
May 31, 2011 03:41 PM ET // Nic Halverson
Security flaw allows hackers to steal cookies and log onto password-protected websites.
May 31, 2011 01:21 PM ET // Emad Hanna
A hacker group breached the PBS website, posting false stories and seizing sensitive information.
Apr 18, 2012 09:30 AM ET // Nic Halverson
Pint-sized, sensor-equipped boxes connect to the Internet to carry out tasks and rid your life of small wrongdoings.
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