Information Technology

I am completely enamored by the idea of Kibo. As an educator in 2022, I consider programming a critical skill for everyone. Nearly anyone can benefit from understanding how to describe steps in a clear and coherent manner. So the idea that Kibo can begin teaching this to very young children is fascinating.Kibo is a kinetic STEM kit. Best of all, it’s a tool for learning that doesn’t require the use of a screen. By combining physical blocks in the right order, kids can instruct Kibo to take action. Kids can also add on capabilities like light, sound, and sensors, all with large, easy-to-attach add-ons. I can see this in use in a kindergarten or nursery school, as well as at home. If you’re considering Kibo, keep in mind two issues. First, it comes in a plain cardboard box with a KIBO label, so if you give this as a gift keep in mind that the gift opening experience might not be as exciting as getting a LEGO. Also, at nearly $300, this is not an inexpensive gift. Still, it could unlock something wonderful in the little ones and set them on a path to master technology later in life. More

iStockphoto/Getty Images I’m one of those people who depend on email communication. I have for years, and I cannot imagine I’ll ever not rely heavily on email. As I communicate with different people, I have to do so in different ways. For example, with certain contacts, I have to share sensitive information. When that’s the […] More

Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are warning organizations to take proactive steps to reduce the impact of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. DDoS attacks can be cheap to create but disruptive, so it could be worthwhile for network defenders to take a look at […] More

Image: Getty/Erikona Highly skilled cyber attackers are using a never-before-seen technique to stealthily infect victims with malware by abusing legitimate tools.  The campaign has been detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Symantec, who say that the attackers can spend more than 18 months inside the networks of victims, all while taking steps to ensure their activity […] More

Getty Images If there’s one profession that continues to dominate demand in tech hiring, it’s cybersecurity. Demand for cybersecurity staff has skyrocketed since ‘remote work’ entered the lexicon and businesses doubled down on their digital assets as a means of insuring them against future uncertainty. While the post-pandemic tech boom has been a blessing for […] More

We all need a supervisor. 1Password/Screenshot by Min Shin/ZDNET I’d ask you how you manage your passwords, but it feels like an excessively personal question. more Technically Incorrect I’ve heard so many different ways that people choose — or don’t — to keep their passwords secure. One friend, for example, uses the same password for […] More

Image: Getty Images/MoMo Productions Microsoft has rolled out ‘number matching’ in push notifications for its multi-factor authentication (MFA) app Microsoft Authenticator. The new advanced feature is generally available in Microsoft Authenticator and should help counter attacks on MFA that rely on push notification spam. More Microsoft Researchers earlier this year spotted so-called ‘MFA fatigue attacks’ […] More

Image: M-A-U / Getty Images Microsoft is warning that the relatively new Raspberry Robin USB drive worm has triggered payload alerts on nearly 3,000 devices in almost 1,000 organizations in the past 30 days.  Raspberry Robin malware has previously been seen installed with FakeUpdates malware, which has been linked to the Russian cyber-crime group EvilCorp. […] More