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Source: Formula One Formula One (F1) has turned to data and artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve higher operational efficiencies and, in turn, become a more sustainable sport despite being known for burning fuel. As it is, the motor-racing organization has reduced its carbon footprint by 13% from 2018 and is on track to meet its […] More
Kaspersky With the US ban of Kaspersky security software, customers were supposed to be informed that they would automatically be migrated to a different antivirus product. If so, some of them clearly didn’t get the memo. In a series of social media posts spotted by TechCrunch, several Kaspersky users said they were unaware that this […] More
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images Despite the documented risks, some US police departments are testing out artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that craft crime reports as a time-saving solution. What could go wrong? According to the Associated Press (AP), Oklahoma City police officers have adopted the use of AI chatbots to write up “first drafts” of crime and incident reports […] More
JuSun/Getty Images Windows 11, like its predecessor, includes easy options to encrypt your system drive. With device encryption turned on for your PC’s system drive, your personal data is safe if your laptop is lost or stolen. If Windows determines that boot integrity has been compromised, it will demand a recovery key (a 48-digit number, […] More
Matt Cardy/Getty Images A US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report published today follows the commission’s four-year investigation into how nine social media companies and streaming services collect and use consumer data. As it turns out, the data collection scheme is a lot bigger than initially thought. If you’re interested, you can read the entire 129-page report on […] More
National Security AgencyYour pricey smartphone can be hit by a host of security threats, from phishing to malware to spyware. All it takes is one successful attack to clobber your phone, compromise your data, and even steal your identity. So, how do you protect yourself?Also: Bitwarden review: Our favorite free password manager with low-cost premium features, tooIn a Mobile Device Best Practices report, the National Security Agency (NSA) serves up a variety of tips designed to thwart hackers and attackers from assaulting your mobile device. One method is as simple as turning your phone off and on.Spearphishing attacks can target your phone to install malware, while zero-click exploits can infect your device without any interaction on your part. The NSA’s advice? Power your phone off and then back on at least once a week. This simple action can make it more difficult for hackers to steal information from your phone, though the agency cautions that this will not always prevent an attack. More
BestForBest/Getty Images Passkeys are paving the way for a passwordless future by allowing you to use the biometric or screen lock functionality of your smartphone, tablet, or computer to sign in to websites or apps. However, it takes time to refine the technology to make it not only as easy to use as passwords but even […] More
Oscar Wong/Getty Images Singapore has mandated the use of facial recognition as authentication for “higher risk” banking transactions, in a bid to stem growing scams in the country. Retail banks will roll out Singpass Face Verification over the next three months to beef up the setup process for digital tokens, according to a joint statement […] More
