The fight against ISIS takes not only physical weapon systems but also digital tools, most especially because the terrorist group leverages the Internet to recruit new members to its fold. So it only becomes natural for anti-terrorism organizations to hunt ISIS in the virtual world.
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Amazon resets user passwords for some vague reason
You tried to log in to your Amazon.com account yesterday. Upon keying in your password, a prompt message appeared on the screen: you have been apparently barred from your personal account.
Is the 911 emergency system ready to transition to the mobile platform?
The 911 emergency system is getting old at an age of mobile technology, where all forms of communication rely on everything “smart”, from mobile apps to connected devices. That is why the very own emergency infrastructure of the United States is badly in need of help for its own.
China’s answer to US surveillance: building a secure phone at home
In an effort to skirt any chance by the United States government at widespread public surveillance, China is looking to develop a native secure mobile device that will isolate Chinese devices from third-party prying eyes.
Microsoft gets more serious about your security
Software giant Microsoft had been notorious in the past as an easy mark for attackers, what with the many bugs and security flaws in its products and services at every turn. Microsoft made a considerable progress from there after co-founded Bill Gates implemented a month-long fixing of software and security vulnerabilities for existing products.
You can now set up campaigns on Facebook with its Fundraiser
Individuals and organizations who want to fund a certain project or cause and fulfill that goal by creating a campaign online now have the option to do so with Facebook’s newly launched Fundraiser tool, a move seen to be in direct clash with Kickstarter and other crowdfunding services.
