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Doorbell cameras boost security and deter porch pirates while spiking privacy risks

02/03/202102/01/2021 John Montgallo

While they may reduce package theft, experts caution that these gadgets come with serious concerns. Porch piracy – the theft of packages off people’s doorsteps – have led to a rapid rise in the popularity of doorbell cameras. However, while they may help in the case of package theft, experts are warning that they also come with a spectrum of security concerns. These devices are internet-connected and aren’t nearly as secure as many users believe. As is the case with all smart devices, when doorbell cameras are used without enhanced…

How to Protect Your Business When Moving Online Due to COVID-19

11/13/202002/02/2021 Guest Post

2020 has been a strange year for a lot of business owners. Faced with a huge global threat of COVID-19, social distancing guidelines, and lockdowns that might have prevented many business owners from trading as normal, it’s no surprise that online business is booming more than ever before. The pandemic might have taken people out of stores, but in return, eCommerce saw a boost like never before. As more and more people stay safe at home and do their shopping online instead, many business owners are scrambling to get online…

Vatican Library employs AI security strategy to keep hackers at bay

11/13/202011/12/2020 L. Green

The 600-year-old collection is digitizing over 80,000 manuscripts but is working to protect them. The Vatican is likely the last place that comes to mind when thinking about the latest in AI security technology. However, as the 600-year-old institution moves to digitize 80,000 manuscripts from its collection, it is turning to artificial intelligence to protect itself from hackers. The library has been using the last decade to create a digital copy of its entire collection. The idea behind digitizing its collection is to help protect the Vatican Library against the…

IMB’s unique mobile cybersecurity training center is a first in the industry

10/22/201810/19/2018 Sam Lambert

IBM X-Force Command Cyber Tactical Operations Center - Mobile Cybersecurity Facility

IBM has launched its X-Force Command Cyber Tactical Operations Center. A mobile cyber security training operations center has been launched by IBM Security. Known as the X-Force Command Cyber Tactical Operations Center (C-TOC), the mobile security unit will travel around the United States and Europe for the purpose of running incident drills with clients, according to an IBM press release. The mobile training center will provide on-demand cybersecurity support and build cybersecurity awareness. The first-of-its-kind, fully operational mobile cybersecurity facility is literally a travelling training center on wheels, housed in…

Air Canada mobile app data has been compromised

08/30/201808/29/2018 Jorge Gonzalez

Air Canada Mobile App - Air Canada airplane

Canada’s largest airline confirms its mobile app data has been breached. The airline’s customers who use the Air Canada mobile app, have been notified about a cyberattack that occurred at some point last week during August 22 – 24. An estimated 20,000 of its 1.7 million app users may have been affected. As many as 20,000 Air Canada mobile app users have been affected, according to the company. This is approximately 1% of its 1.7 million app users. The airline became aware of the app data breach when it noticed…