Yesterday’s Wikileaks dump reiterated something we already knew: Our devices are fundamentally unsafe. No matter what kind of encryption we use, no matter which secure messaging apps we take care to run, no matter how careful we are to sign up for two-factor authentication, the CIA—and, we have to assume, other hackers—can infiltrate our operating […]
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Jake Bright Contributor Jake Bright is a writer and author in New York City. He is co-author of The Next Africa. More posts by this contributor: Kenyan communications hardware company BRCK unveiled its SupaBRCK this week―a waterproof, solar-powered Wi-Fi box that operates as a 3G hotspot and off-grid server. SupaBRCK is the sequel to BRCK’s
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Quick Take IT services company Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) has acquired Brilliant Service Co. Ltd. of Japan for an undisclosed amount. Brilliant will add mobility and Internet of Things [IoT] skills to Cognizant’s digital solutions consulting group. The acquisition is part of a larger and consistent strategy to add both capabilities and geographic reach through smaller, tuck-in
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Race Of The Semiconductor Giants In February, companies including Intel, Qualcomm and Altair Semiconductors made their mark on the Internet of Things market with new products, including modems, Wi-Fi chips and modules. Dell and Cisco’s Jasper unit also unveiled new IoT devices, including gateways targeted at small-scale IoT deployments and wearables that promote safety for
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Updatable Chips for a Safer Internet of Things Whether it’s Industrie 4.0, self-driving cars or smart home solutions – connected machines and high-value goods need security mechanisms that can be updated. The objective of the ALESSIO research is to develop and assess these security mechanisms. In this projectunder the leadership of Infineon Technologies AG, The
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Credit: Mikko Lemola/Shutterstock New research released by cybersecurity company Trend Micro shows that hackers stepped up their efforts to exploit commercial networks in 2016. With a huge leap in the types of ransomware used and a flurry of business email compromise (BEC) attacks, cybersecurity is as important as ever. Perhaps the most striking statistic is
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If you attended Mobile World Congress last week, as I did, you probably expect to see 5G networks and applications take over the world next week, next month, or at a minimum next year. Under the radar, and if you looked closer, you also saw signs of the new 4G extensions focused on Internet of
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One of the strongest industries on the market this year has been the semiconductors business. Throughout the industry, companies have successfully adapted to the changing needs of the consumer, including an increased demand for small, high-powered chips that enable “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices. For those that don’t know, the Internet of Things refers to
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ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KORE, the people powering IoT innovations and opportunities, today announced that an executive, along with the CEO, of RevX Systems, John D’Angelo, will participate in a webinar that focuses on valuable end-to-end solutions to help KORE’s partners scale their business and maximize profitability. In the webinar, KORE and D’Angelo will share how the
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The internet connects users all over the world, promoting communication, education and innovation. Mobile banking and digital wallets simplify commerce for millions, particularly in developing areas. Wearable devices provide users with real-time health and exercise data, while the Internet of Things (IoT) allows everyday objects to communicate with one another, providing superior control and relevant