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Remember, one of the oldest rules of network security is never to rely on just one means of defense. More than one layer is needed. In this regard, two types of Multimodal Biometric Solutions were also reviewed: 1) Asynchronous, and 2) Synchronous. With the former, two or more Biometric modalities are used in a sequential fashion; and with the latter, two Biometric modalities are used together, at the same time, to confirm the identity of an individual....

Within the span of a few short months, war nearly broke out with Iran, the Pentagon officially declassified UFO footage and a global pandemic shut down nearly all aspects of our normal lives. It’s no wonder so many of us are sick to our stomachs with anxiety. Tap or click here to see 5 apps that can help you cope with stress. But it’s a new month in 2020, which means another strange threat coming out of the blue....

The company’s first smartwatch, Axon tch, launched back in 2015 but only in Chinese markets. Quartz has a 1.4 inch AMOD Gorilla Glass display a built-in speaker microphone. The watch also comes with Fi 3G, which, along with the mic speakers, allow for users to answer make calls without needing their phone. Two features that are missing: a heart rate sensor Android y, so you’d better take your wallet with you....

Today we are going to talk about a pen which you can just gift someone, and he/she will be praising you. The ballpoint pen named as ChargeWrite has built-in flash memory and a power bank charger. This pen is also a stylus, screen cleaner, power bank, and storage drive. Video Source: IndieGoGo ChargeWrite is a collaboration between Montreal-based entrepreneurs Shaun Teblum and Rob Gold, and it aims to solve two fundamental problems....

The DIY Coding Kit contains four separate projects. Together, they will allow your kids to discover all kinds of things that are possible with coding, as well as teach basic coding concepts. These projects will also stimulate critical thinking, improve problem-solving skills and awaken your child’s creativity. In addition to the kit itself, there is a color palette, robot worm, banana piano, and smart gate. These interactive projects can definitely teach kids the fundamentals of computer programming in the most fun way possible....

Varo offers consumers a high-yield savings account with a competitive annual percentage yield (APY) of 1.20%. However, that could be increased to 5% for consumers who meet certain criteria. According to the FDIC, the national average APY for a savings account is just 0.10%. To qualify for the 5% APY, consumers must have $1,000 or more in direct deposits from paychecks, pensions, or government benefits like Social Security and unemployment....

When The Crew was announced, most racing game enthusiasts became extremely excited. Also could, the title came with more ambitious proposals for the genre, like the giant map representing the United States; the look very well worked and, of course, functions with strong appeal in gambling groups – which earned the game the nickname of caring, a mixture of the car with RPG. After the release, however, the people saw that was not the case: the giant map was there but looked completely lifeless, and the online features, like every launch surrounded by expectations and solemnly supports connecting to the internet, suffered from bugs and glitches....

The impact on you at home: Although many people never look past the case of their phone, a relatively easy device to repair is a good thing to consider. Sometimes we give up on our phones and tablets for silly reasons. Like a non-functioning headphone jack or a battery that won’t hold a charge. Knowing that a component replacement requires just a few snaps of a back cover, a screw or two....

The new “neighborhood vibe” feature essentially helps you “quickly see what’s interesting in that area,” Google head of GEO Chris Phillips said to reporters this week. When you open up Maps, the app will highlight the places that are popular and trending in the area – they’ll effectively pop off the map. It could be a coffee shop, a bar, a park – places that people in the community have noted as significant....

With an unsecure or weakly protected Bluetooth connection, hackers can intercept your devices’ signals and learn everything about you, from your birthday and passwords to credit card numbers and bank accounts. There are several ways they do this. They use worms and viruses that they infect devices with through the Bluetooth connection. These malware programs will be placed in certain apps and then turn on and search your device for information once the app is opened....

One of them occurred with CoinDash, a startup that prepares a platform for trading crypto coins. In July 2017, a hacker hacked into the company’s Web site and received ETH 43,400 during an initial coin offer (ICO). Now that hacker has returned some of the stolen money. As Bleeping Computer explains, the value was sent back in two parts. The first was transferred in September, totalling 10 thousand ETH (the US $8....

You can try out the new web app right now by going to the Contacts eview. Once you enable it with your account, you’ll default to the new page every time you navigate to your Contacts. The design is reminiscent of ‘s Inbox email app, drawing heavily from the company’s new Material Design aesthetic. The contacts are grouped together in stark white bundles, which pop out from the light gray background....

As per reports so far, the Vodafone-Idea merger will be an all-stock deal where fresh shares in Idea will be issued to Vodafone. Both Vodafone and Idea will have equal voting rights in the new company and Himanshu Kapania, the current CEO of Idea is expected to be the CEO of the merged entity. Most analysts have been upbeat about the Vodafone-Idea merger. The general consensus is that the Indian telecom industry is too crowded and the number of operators needs to reduce going forward....

CISA director Jen Easterly said that, while it’s important to focus on the cybersecurity issues of today, it’s also important to think about the challenges of tomorrow. “The stakes in the decade ahead could not be any higher, particularly for those of us in technology and cybersecurity,” she said, warning that it’s “critical” to focus on the overriding values that must underpin cyber defense over the next decade. SEE: A winning strategy for cybersecurity (ZDNet special report) Alongside the current challenges facing cybersecurity – such as ransomware and supply chain attacks – emerging technologies could bring new threats....

Phishing involves sending an E-Mail, either with a malicious file (such as those .DOC and .XLS), or link. Once the victim has downloaded the files or clicked on the link (or perhaps even both), then the malware (most likely a Trojan Horse) then spreads itself onto the computer or wireless device of the victim. Generally, Phishing attacks involve sending mass E-Mails out; in other words, there is not one targeted individual or organization....

According to the Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Task Force (est. 2016 by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services), both large and small healthcare organizations struggle with numerous unsupported legacy systems that cannot easily be replaced (i.e. hardware, software and operating systems), exposing vulnerabilities for hackers to exploit and few modern countermeasures. Further exacerbating the issue, many providers and staff often assume that the IT network and the devices they support function efficiently and that their level of cybersecurity risk is low....

With so many products to choose from, it takes a keen eye to separate the rip-offs from genuine bargains. Here are some of the worst pieces of tech to avoid, and some genuinely good discount products that don’t skimp on security. 1. Cheap security cameras If you’re trying to protect your home from intruders, don’t be stingy with security cameras. Cheap cameras open you up to other dangers like hackers and cybercriminals....

As per an exclusive report by MySmartPrice, the Google Home Hub will have a 7-inch touchscreen mounted to a giant speaker base which is reminiscent of the Google Home Max, albeit a tad less powerful. The device will feature the same software we’ve seen a bunch of recent Google Assistant powered smart displays such as the Lenovo Smart Display. Google Assistant on smart displays is based on the Google’s Android Things IoT platform and isn’t just an Android tablet slapped between speakers....