Tag: Security
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Put On a New Face: Personal Surveillance Identity Prosthetic
Cameras and facial recognition systems are everywhere, even in places where you least expect them. Some people are all for it for the sake of security, while others feel like it’s an invasion of their privacy. If you agree with the latter, never going out–and hence, never showing your face in public again–isn’t a viable option. So…
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Crypto Stick Replaces Passwords With a Flash Drive
Writing down passwords to folders filled with confidential files or stuff that you’d want to keep a secret is a bad idea. But at the same, most people feel like they have no choice because memorizing passwords for hundreds different folders is no easy task. Cue the Crypto Stick, which is essentially the next-generation flash drives…
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Korner Is Home Security On The Cheap
Lots of homeowners own alarm systems, but it’s more rare to see them in rented apartments; who, after all, is going to go through the trouble of wiring an entire system on a property that doesn’t belong to them? That doesn’t mean your stuff is any less valuable or your dwelling less prone to burglary,…
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Ain’t What It Seems: Covert Motorcycle Security Camera
Security cameras come in different shapes and sizes. Some are extremely small, such as the ones installed in clocks and fixtures, for example. Others are large but still discrete, like this motorcycle security camera by Japan Security System Co. As the name implies, it’s a security camera in the shape of a motorcycle. Despite being much…
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Hide Prized Possessions (And Sleep On ‘Em) With the Privacy Pillow
Do you have stuff that you don’t want anyone else to see? Whether it’s your diary or a secret video or an engagement ring, no place is ever safe enough–especially when you know other people might snoop while you’re snoozing. A worthy alternative to getting a safe? The Privacy Pillow. It’s an uber-comfortable pillow…
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Boeing’s Black is a Self-Destructing Smartphone
Boeing has a top-secret phone in the works, and unfortunately it’s going to stay top-secret until its completion because it’s only going to be sold to government agencies. Dubbed as “Black,” it’s a smartphone that has a self-destruct feature when it’s tampered with, so the secrets and data it holds will remain…
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Portable Door Jammer Gives You Extra Security, Wherever You Are
How safe are you in your hotel room? There’s nothing to worry about if you’re booked in a five-star hotel but if you’re on a tight budget and went for the inn with the cheapest rates in the area, then you might find that to be a major concern come nightfall. That’s what happened…
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FaceCrypt Lets You Secure Your Data With Your Mug
Passwords, PINs, voice recognition, biometrics. People have figured out hacks for all of those, so you’re better off using multiple security programs to safeguard your stuff. One such program that you should definitely consider is FaceCrypt. It’s an iOS app where your face essentially becomes the key to access your encrypted files and data. The…
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The Lowdown on Virtual Security and Keeping Safe On the Interwebs
These days, hearing about people who had their accounts hacked or their personal information stolen is becoming a more common occurrence. Malware is on the rise, and hackers out there are taking advantage of users who are careless when it comes to online security. This is partly why many people resisted the concept of the cloud…
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Sphyke Bike Wheel Lock
It’s a sad reality of life that you have to take precautions to protect your belongings when cycling in an urban environment. Well… any environment, really. But while you can secure your two-wheeled vehicle with a good lock, the detachable wheels are sadly still somewhat vulnerable. That’s of course unless you protect them with Sphyke.…