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Book Review
“Cybersecurity For Dummies” Book Now Available In German (Das Buch “Cybersicherheit für Dummies” ist jetzt in deutscher Sprache verfügbar)
September 10, 2020Cybersecurity For Dummies, Joseph Steinberg’s best-selling introduction for general audiences to cybersecurity, is now available in...
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CyberSecurity
Beware Free Online Concert Announcements – Many Are Now Scams
September 8, 2020Since March, various artists have been offering free online performances – helping entertain millions of people...
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Cool Tech
Amazon Receives US Government Approval for “Prime Air” Drone-Based Delivery – And America Is Not Prepared For The Impact
August 31, 2020Amazon has received approval from the US Government to operate a fleet of drones to deliver...
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CyberSecurity
Uber’s Former Chief Security Officer (CSO) Charged With Crimes For Allegedly Trying To Cover Up Data Breach
August 25, 2020A criminal complaint filed last Thursday in federal court charges Uber’s former Chief Security Officer (CSO),...
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Cool Tech
A Small 1992 Democratic National Convention Memento Teaches A Powerful Lesson For Today
August 18, 2020As a teenager interning at AT&T, I attended the 1992 Democratic National Convention in New York...
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CyberSecurity
Do Our Laws Prohibiting The Publishing Of Officials’ Home Addresses And Phone Numbers Actually Keep Anyone Safe?
August 17, 2020Posting online the home address and/or home phone number of anyone serving as a judge or...
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In My Humble Opinion…
We Must Stop Blaming Nature For Our Own Failings
August 13, 2020Almost eight years ago, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Forbes published the following op-ed that...
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Cool Tech
Hackers Can Cause Electronic Devices To Self-Destruct Or To Destroy Other Devices When They Charge
August 12, 2020Hackers can now cause smartphones, tablets, computers, and various other popular electronic devices to self-destruct or...
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CyberSecurity
You May Receive Seeds From China In The Mail – If You Do, Contact The Government And Do Not Plant The Seeds
July 28, 2020Over the past few days, Americans across the country have reported receiving unsolicited packages of seeds...
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Cool Tech
Many Security Cameras Tell Criminals When You Are Not Home – Even If Would-Be Robbers Cannot Access Your Videos
July 14, 2020Internet-connected cameras placed inside your home might allow would-be burglars to easily determine when nobody is...