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Pocket wallets vs. smartphones: Can we replace cash with digital currencies?

Pocket wallets vs. smartphones: Can we replace cash with digital currencies?
14/12/2022 | Lifestyle
The more than a decade-long history of cryptocurrency has clearly demonstrated that the world is keen on the new form of money. The crypto frenzy has even prompted leading central banks to work on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), a third form of national currencies’ existence. Very few, if...
anonymity, banknotes, cash, cashless, cashless society, crypto, digital, security, smartphone

The distant dream of a cashless society

The distant dream of a cashless society
04/07/2017 | World
In the past decade, cash has been attracting a rising number of attacks, from various governments as well as from private businesses, or even journalists. All are throwing many arguments against hard currency, slowly tainting its image for what could be the preparation phase to the outright banning of notes and coins. While some inch patiently and try to ease it out of economies, some have promoted far more radical and rash moves. Are cashless economies truly a potential development or are they just wishful thinking?
Australia, cashless, cashless society, India, mobile, Nigeria, payment, policy, security

Stagefright exploit can compromise your android smartphone in 20 seconds

Stagefright exploit can compromise your android smartphone in 20 seconds
21/03/2016 | Lifestyle
A must read for Android Smartphone users. Knowledge is power. The Android operating system has a vulnerability that you really need to be aware of so that you can protect yourself. Although theoretically lethal, its tedious elaborate to implement in a reliable manner.   A proof of concept...
android, aslr, exploit, gear, metaphor, mobile, northbit, security, smartphone, stagefright, video, vulnerability

Anonymous has Donald Trump in its crosshairs

Anonymous has Donald Trump in its crosshairs
15/03/2016 | People
On April 1, Anonymous has stated that it will take down Trump’s personal and business related websites. America’s leading presidential candidate for the Republican Party, has once again found himself in the cross-hairs of Anonymous, a group of expert hacktivists.   On March 4, Anonymous...
Anonymous, culture, DonaldTrump, internet, politics, security

FCC catches Verizon playing with supercookies

FCC catches Verizon playing with supercookies
08/03/2016 | Lifestyle
When the FCC had ruled that Verizon must provide options to its customers to opt out of its usage of supercookies, Verizon played smart and used supercookies, by default, leaving customers the option to opt out. The FCC has now ruled that Verizon’s customers must opt in for the use of its...
ads, fcc, fine, gear, mobile, security, settlement, supercookies, targetedadvertising, verizon

USAF deploys exploit platform to shore up its defenses

USAF deploys exploit platform to shore up its defenses
08/03/2016 | Innovation
In the wake of increased cyberattacks by foreign governments and agents, the USAF is taking steps to secure its operational striking capabilities in cyber space. Not one to take it lying down, the U.S Air Force's Space Command has now announced its latest cyber initiative, a cyber weapon dubbed as...
CVAH, cyber, gear, network, security, USAF, weapon

Seaborne pirates hack shipping firm to further streamline their operations

Seaborne pirates hack shipping firm to further streamline their operations
02/03/2016 | World
A Verizon security report sheds light on the growing technical expertise of pirates. In what could send a chill on our collective spine, seaborne pirates who are probably not as nice as Jack Sparrow, are now getting increasingly tech savvy.   Borrowing a page from their land-based cousins,...
boat, culture, hack, piracy, pirates, security, ship, shipping, transportation