Conventional logic argues that electronic security should improve in tandem with progressions in computing technology. Unfortunately, this is not the case. When companies such as ADT, Honeywell and others began including automated home security in their packages, leaving remote access to homes available via smartphone, it was inevitable that a new threat would arise from…
Just try for a minute to imagine what the world would have been like before the advent of recorded music. I’m talking about a world pre-phonograph. How often would you hear a given song throughout the course of a lifetime, and how did musicians make any sort of money at all? There were no records…
Online shopping, for many people who hate doing their shopping along with the crowds, is a gift from the heavens by way of modern technology. Online shopping makes the process of purchasing a lot more convenient and much, much safer. With all the transactions processed online through credit card and the products you purchase gets…
There has been a lot of talk about how the idea of internet privacy is a myth—that everything you ever did and will be doing online leaves footprints that can be traced and exposed for everyone to see. This may not be too far from the truth—just look at how internet giants like Facebook and…
What do you know about the data mining industry? It’s no secret that businesses have information about you, but most people don’t know how they get it or how much they have. Here are a few things about the data mining industry that you might find interesting if you enjoy having privacy. Estimated Value Before…
The internet is such a great space for collaboration and open communication. Revolutions and ideas are exchanged with ease and you can communicate with people from across the globe in an instant. However, with all these freedoms comes grey responsibility and the possibility of immense issues building, now and in the future. In this article,…