SSI and FIDO2: Different approaches for a passwordless world
At the beginning of May, Apple, Google, and Microsoft announced their commitment to a common password-less sign-in standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium.
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Virtual product placements revealed by streaming platforms
Both Amazon Prime Video and NBCU’s Peacock have unveiled beta programs that allow products and product ads to be digitally placed in their streaming content. During the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s NewsFronts convention this month, Amazon …
LPM hack: Just because an iPhone is powered off doesn’t mean it’s safe
Did you know that even when your iPhone is turned off, some of its components are still getting power? Researchers have found this to be one of the reasons why a new attack vector can operate without your knowledge. The issue lies with the iPh…
Why is everyone getting hacked on Facebook?
If your social media networks are anything like mine, you’ve noticed an uptick in people getting “hacked” lately. Maybe you’ve gotten a weird Facebook message from someone you hadn’t spoken with in a while. Maybe your least tech-y friend is su…
Making a successful transition to a hybrid work schedule
As Covid-19 pandemic restrictions have eased, employers are adjusting their work-from-home policies. Some companies, including Airbnb, have doubled down and made substantial commitments to remote working. Others, like Google, have begun to shi…
Google announces new security and privacy improvements at Google I/O
Last week, Google held its annual developer conference, Google I/O, and discussed new products and services that they plan to rollout. These range from new features on YouTube, Google Meet, advances in AI technology used in Google Maps, and th…
Show off your NFT on Instagram
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a Facebook post this week that Instagram is testing digital collectibles so users can display NFTs on their profiles by linking their third-party digital wallets. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are unique d…
The real exchange rate between crypto and freedom
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital art (including, I proudly admit, my own) are offering people the chance to tell their stories in innovative new ways. Cryptocurrencies have exploded, offering people around the world a new tool to use for…
The real exchange rate between crypto and freedom
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital art (including, I proudly admit, my own) are offering people the chance to tell their stories in innovative new ways. Cryptocurrencies have exploded, offering people around the world a new tool to use for…
Which phishing scams are trending in 2022?
With more people looking to cash in on hype surrounding the cryptocurrency market than ever before and an increasing digital workforce which may lack awareness of network security set-ups, cybercriminal activity remains rampant. Bitcoin’s endu…