Aug 04 2011

Browser Plug-In Reveals Who’s on the Same Page

At last, a way to see who else is viewing your Facebook profile.

Aug 02 2011

Where Do Profiles Go When Networking Sites Die?

When a social network shuts down, your profile may be sold or recycled.

Jul 29 2011

Crime-Fighting Face Recognition Tech Stirs Controversy

Tag: Biometrics,Crime,Eye,Law Enforcement,Light,Officer,Plymouth,Police,Privacy,SurveillanceDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 2:42 pm
A handheld device used to recognize possible criminals could also infringe on people's privacy.

Jul 22 2011

How Do You Hack Into a Phone?

Spoofing and old-fashioned techniques borrowed from computers can give anyone access.

Jul 15 2011

Lost Luggage? Have It Find You in 5 Seconds

Whoever finds it enters a serial number on a website, which immediately notifies you of the item's location.

Jul 14 2011

Protective Films Keep Tablet Displays Private

Foil over-the-shoulder snoopers when you use your tablet in public.

Jun 22 2011

Don’t Fear Foursquare

Tag: GPS,Online Community and Social Networking,PrivacyRob Pegoraro @ 8:08 pm
Location-based services offer many perks without sacrificing privacy.

May 31 2011

‘Cookiejacking’ Flaw Discovered in Internet Explorer

Security flaw allows hackers to steal cookies and log onto password-protected websites.

May 18 2011

Telepresent Blimp Boss Micro-Manages from Overhead

Blimps that project video and audio feeds from a remote boss are capable of overseeing workers.

Apr 21 2011

Cyber-Security System Mimics Human Immune Response

In the future, a computer virus may be wiped out in much the same fashion that humans overcome a cold.

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