Jul 30, 2015
by Larry Magid A controversial cybersecurity bill working its way through Congress has raised concerns not just of civil liberties groups but also of some leading scientists and security experts who worry that it could be counterproductive. The Cyber Information...
Jul 29, 2015
by Larry Magid A lot of people worry about how their social network posts will affect their future. Will something stop them from getting into college, or perhaps keep them from getting their dream job? Your online reputation does matter, but if there are some...
Jul 24, 2015
We’ve all seen the stories about bullies and hate-mongers. But guess what? The majority of things that happen online are positive. So the goal of One Good Thing is to drown out whatever negativity exists by showing all the great things that people are doing...
Jul 23, 2015
by Larry Magid A study conducted by HP Fortify found that “100 percent of tested smartwatches exhibit security flaws.” The study is part of an ongoing series on Internet of Things (IoT) security. Vulnerabilities include insufficient authentication and lack...
Jul 23, 2015
by Digital Trust Foundation The Digital Trust Foundation today announced $1.6 million in grants for research, education, and support focused on understanding, preventing, and responding to digital abuse. The grants will go to emerging and established leaders in the...
Jul 20, 2015
by Larry Magid Here’s a no brainer. Male gamers who are losers are more likely to direct hostility towards female game players. The evidence comes from a study conducted by Michael M. Kasumovic and Jeffrey H. Kuznekoff, published on Plos.org. The paper, Insights...
