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General
2 min read

Google adds new “high visibility” security alerts

Google published a blog on Wednesday explaining how the company plans on using a new process to alert Google Account subscribers when a serious security issue pops up. Back in 2015, Android alerts were used to notify people when they had a security issue with…

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General
1 min read

Assa Abloy plans 500 Yale Smart Shop franchise stores across Asia

Locks and security-solutions company Assa Abloy plans to expand its Yale Smart Shop franchise network to 500 stores across Asia after a successful pilot in Toa Payoh, Singapore. The company has launched a franchise program for Yale Smart Shop with a new store…

Google Search
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Google brings iPhone support for an important security feature

In the age of digital security, two-factor authentication, or 2FA, is one of the most important lines of defense against a wide array of cybersecurity issues. Recently, Google released an update to let iPhone users take advantage of this tech a lot more…

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Telecom
1 min read

Qualcomm unveils world’s biggest fingerprint sensor for smartphones

Qualcomm was the first company to introduce an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, the 3D Sonic Sensor, the same piece of technology that’s now embedded under Samsung Galaxy S10’s stunning display. Fast forward one year and the US company announced…

Cyber Attack
Research
2 min read

Trend Micro Named a Leader in Endpoint Security

Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced that it was cited as a leader with the second-highest score in the current offering category in The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Security Suites, Q3 2019 report. In reference to Trend…

Whatszapp social
General
1 min read

WhatsApp close to adding fingerprint locking feature to Android app

WhatsApp is quietly testing new ways to make its mobile app more secure. The latest addition to the Android app could be the fingerprint locking feature, which is now being tested in the beta channel. WhatsApp has been working on the fingerprint locking…

Cyber Attack
Telecom
1 min read

ZTE opens first cybersecurity lab in China

ZTE has launched the first in a series of planned dedicated cybersecurity labs aimed at reassuring customers of the security of its solutions, and developing end-to-end security products and services. The new lab in Nanjing, China will help ZTE provide…

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Electronics
1 min read

Amazon’s Alexa Guard Arrived to Guard your Home

Even though music streaming remains the primary use case for Amazon and Google’s insanely popular smart speakers, it goes without saying Alexa and Google Assistant can do many other cool, innovative, and practical things simply by listening to your voice. The…

Intel 5G
Telecom
1 min read

Spectrum cash grabs could hinder 5G’s potential

Poorly designed 5G spectrum auctions could seriously hamper the potential of the 5G era before it even begins in earnest, the GSMA has warned. A new Auction Best Practice by the industry body highlights some key concerns from recent 4G and 5G spectrum…

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Electronics
1 min read

WhatsApp is now rolling out a renewed privacy feature

Groups are a vital part of WhatsApp, although as the Facebook-owned messaging platform has grown in popularity so has the number of unwanted group chats. But today, after testing them for a while on iOS, WhatsApp is rolling out new privacy settings which…

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General
4 min read

Google continues to improve the security and privacy

Google today released its annual security and privacy report, looking back at 2018. In the report, Google says that it has a three thronged approach to Android security. It uses layered security that all work together to protect the operating system and apps.…

SK Telecom Shop
Telecom
2 min read

SK Telecom using quantum cryptography for 5G security

South Korean mobile carrier SK Telecom said it will use quantum cryptography technology to ensure security of its 5G mobile networks. The mobile carrier said Monday it has completed applying Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) technology of ID Quantique…

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Fashion
1 min read

Kathmandu suffers a data breach, customers potentially exposed

An unidentified third-party has breached Kathmandu’s website and potentially accessed customers’ personal information and payment details, the outdoor retailer revealed on Wednesday. The business was alerted to the breach, which took place between January 8…

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Living
2 min read

Incheon Airport to add AI to security systems

Never mind airport security, artificial intelligence (AI) may also be rooting through your luggage in the near future at Incheon International Airport. Incheon International Airport Corporation said Wednesday it will incorporate AI into its security systems…

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Living
2 min read

Vietnam aviation faces safety rating challenge

Vietnam might find it difficult to maintain its aviation safety rating due to a lack of qualified personnel, experts caution. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Friday gave Vietnam a Category 1 safety rating, allowing local airlines to operate…

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Telecom
1 min read

KT Telecop warns people to secure homes for Seollal

KT Telecop, the security arm under mobile carrier KT, has warned people to be careful leaving their homes empty over the Lunar New Year period. On Tuesday, KT Telecop said most incidents occur during the first day of the holiday period, according to three…