Who Got Hacked This Week? August 24 Edition
What types of cyberattacks were carried out this week, August 24, 2020? Read on to find out about the latest cyberattacks and who got hacked this week.
Blogs
Study: Face Coverings and Masks Hinder Facial Recognition Technology
Facial recognition algorithms developed prior to the coronavirus pandemic struggle mightily to identify our faces through our masks, according to a preliminary study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Even the best of the 89 commercial facial recognition algorithms tested had error rates between 5% and 50% in matching digitally applied face masks with […]
Why Microsoft and Oracle Might Want to Buy TikTok
Cloud giants Microsoft and Oracle – and now, Twitter – are all reportedly in talks to acquire the popular social media app TikTok before the app is banned in the U.S. All three firms have been reported to express interest in acquiring the platform as President Donald Trump has imposed a deadline of Sept. 15 […]
Is it Up to IT to Provide Remote Workers with Desktop Displays?
As much of the American workforce has now experienced working from home, one of the most missed commodities has been the desktop monitor.
PyroFarms is Creating a Sustainable Lighting Source with Bioluminescence
Bioluminescence is the science of tiny, light-emitting plankton — and it might be a source of sustainable, zero-energy lighting if harnessed at scale. That’s what PyroFarms hopes for, anyway. A report from Grit Daily recently covered the company. It explored how they harness bioluminescent dinoflagellates, the glowing things, to create small, focused light sources which […]
Zoom Expands Zoom for Home to Popular Smart Displays
With many workers still doing their job our of their homes, Zoom recently released its Zoom for Home offerings that include dedicated Zoom devices via DTEN. Now, Zoom is taking that a step further by expanding to smart displays like the Amazon Echo Show, Portal from Facebook and the Google Nest Hub Max. Zoom’s play […]
Is Digital Signage the Answer to the Rise in Remote Employees?
We’ve all seen a rise in remote work lately due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While many businesses are beginning to return to the office, even on a partial basis, the looming potential of a resurgence this winter may push us back to square one. While we all hope that isn’t the case, even companies returning […]
Report: Google Secretly Testing 6GHz Network
Google is reportedly trying to test a 6GHz network in 17 U.S. states and is seeking authorization from the Federal Communications Commission to do so. The Verge, citing a Business Insider story, reports that Google wants to experiment with 6GHz spectrum to “produce technical information relevant to the utility of these frequencies for providing broadband […]
Is Your Hospital Making These Security Mistakes?
During the coronavirus pandemic, hospitals and other healthcare facilities have been tirelessly working to save patients’ lives and keep facilities running as smoothly as possible. Keeping healthcare facilities safe is no easy feat on any given day, nevermind during a pandemic. Between patient safety, visitor safety, HIPAA laws, and violence against hospital staff (just to name […]
Report: Google Plans to Replace Duo With Meet
Google is reportedly planning to replace its consumer-oriented video calling app Duo with business video calling app Meet in a bid to compete with Zoom and others currently dominating the videoconferencing market. According to 9to5Google, the company’s consumer communication services Duo, Message and Androids Phone app were placed under the leadership of G Suite Vice […]
