While the pandemic led to an exponential increase in remote working and more attempts for hackers to exploit systems, it inadvertently led to an increased need for cyber security analysts. ‘People are starting to understand the role of cyber security…
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Technical papers written in the field of wireless sensor networks
Remote Workers Battle Home-Working Security
As employees have been working from home for the past year, there have been an increase in the rate at which organizations witness malware attacks in remote devices. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in more remote working than ever before…
New Advances in the Accuracy of Facial Recognition Algorithms
Facial recognition has been used by various organizations, both private and government-owned around the world. Facial recognition software can be used to improve software. However, its ubiquity has given way to some negative impact on the society such as prejudice…
Will We Be Able to Control Superintelligent Machines?
While great advances are being made in Artificial Intelligence (AI), some scientists have forewarned us of the risks of a super-intelligent AI that may be difficult to control. Making use of theoretical calculations, an international team of researchers, inclusive of…
Backdoor in Zyxel Devices. Make Sure You’re Patched
Recently, a backdoor built into Zyxel device models was discovered and is being exploited by hackers. These device models are used by multitudes of people as VPNs, firewalls and wireless access points. According to a researcher from a Netherlands-based security…
Serotonin Sensor Designed by AI May Help Scientists Study Mental Health
Serotonin is a neurochemical that plays an essential role in the manner the brain controls our thoughts and feelings. For instance, most antidepressants are designed to modify the serotonin signals sent between neurons. In an article in Cell, National Institutes…
India’s Plans for 5G Technology In 2021
During the widespread pandemic that plagued 2020, what kept people connected was technology services and telecom networks. Despite the general lockdown in most countries and the halt of economic activities, education, healthcare, information as well as entertainment was accessible to…
US Agencies Hacked in Cyberespionage Campaign
The networks of the Treasury and Commerce departments were hacked as part of a monthlong global cyberespionage campaign that. This was revealed on Sunday just days after FireEye— a popular cybersecurity firm— reported that it had been breached in an…
New App Alerts Users About Data Collection Around Them
Billions of IoT gadgets including microphones, smart cameras and others are hidden in plain sight and are tracking our movements, activities and even facial expressions. Fortunately, there is an app and digital infrastructure that allows users to discover such devices,…
Police Drones are Starting to Have a Mind of Their Own
In a city in Southern California, drones using artificial intelligence are assisting investigations, while presenting a somewhat controversial question on civil rights. In Chula Vista, California, when the police receive a 911 distress call, with just the press of a…