The Worst Passwords of 2013

Analysts at SplashData went through files containing millions of stolen passwords to pick out the worst, least secure passwords of 2013.  We are all told again and again to make sure our passwords have numbers, dashes, pounds or punctuation however it seems that majority of people don’t do this. In fact, the most common password … Read more

Smart Appliances Used to Launch Global Cyberattack

Let’s face it, nothing is safe anymore. A security firm has now announced that smart appliances like TV’s and refrigerators are responsible for helping to launch a global cyber attack.  Proofpoint has discovered that a huge cyber attack has been launched from over 100,000 everyday consumer gadgets between December 23, 2013 and January 6, 2014. … Read more

Google Debuts Glucose Monitoring Contact Lens

While most major tech companies are working on curved smart phones and ultra high definitions TV’s, Google has been working on your health, showcasing a pair of glucose monitoring contact lenses. The company has just announced the creation of ‘smart contact lenses’  that measure the level of glucose in your tears. While the lenses they … Read more

Starbucks App Offers No Customer Security

Security; it’s the word that has been on everybody’s lips lately as many tech companies and big merchants have been accused of making user data vulnerable.  Hacking seems to be rampant over the holidays with big companies like Target and Neiman Marcus affected. Above all of that, reports were leaked that the NSA has access … Read more