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Google Looking at USB Sticks to Replace Passwords

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How many passwords do you have for all your online accounts? From email accounts – of which you probably have at least a handful – to social networking accounts to online banking portals to forums to shopping web sites – we have so many passwords to remember that it can be a headache. Especially when you visit a long ago forgotten site. Then it could be such a hassle to remember the password, that is unless you’ve got a vault where you keep all your passwords. (I highly recommend Lastpass for this.)

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If Google’s vision becomes a reality – which I don’t doubt it will at some point – we just might a solution to this password headache. At a recent RSA security event held in San Francisco, Google principal engineer, Mayank Upadhyay has revealed the interesting direction that the company is going in regard to passwords. [Read more…] about Google Looking at USB Sticks to Replace Passwords

Driving Tips and Stats for Your Safety on the Road

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Driving a car leisurely provides a feeling of freedom and relief to any individual. When the road is free from traffic and you’re looking forward to sightseeing or arriving at your destination, driving can be a nice experience.

Sadly, not all drivers maneuver their vehicles with utmost care the reason why road accidents occur. Each year, more than one million people worldwide get killed in car crashes. Statistics also show that road mishaps are the top cause of death of young people aged 15 to 29.

Car accidents take place often due to the carelessness of drivers. Common causes are using mobile gadgets, eating, reading, grooming, drowsiness or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

If you often travel to other countries and you’re planning to rent a car and drive it personally, it would be a good idea to learn about some important statistics. Life is precious and it’s just fitting that we value it by ensuring that we drive safely all the time to and from our destinations.

We share an infographic below about countries with fast roads that could be dangerous for drivers. It would be worth looking at it to give you a bird’s eye view on what to expect in your future destinations.

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Only Speak One Language? At Least Learn to Laugh Online in Other Languages!

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They say that learning a foreign language is one of the best things you can do to expand your horizons. After all, learning to speak a language other than your native tongue does a lot to open your mind – not only to a new way of expressing yourself verbally, but also opening up to a new culture and a different way of thinking. There is, however, the fact that for some people, picking up a new language is not an easy task. It does require some time, effort, and even money.

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If you feel that way, why not go an alternative route? Since you probably spend a considerable amount of your time on the Internet, how about you learn how to laugh online in other languages instead? It may be quite far from actually speaking foreign languages, but hey, it’s the thought that counts? (Maybe not, but what the heck!) [Read more…] about Only Speak One Language? At Least Learn to Laugh Online in Other Languages!

Samsung Galaxy S4 Teasers and Specs

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Samsung Galaxy S4

The Samsung Galaxy S4 unveiling is set for tomorrow, and even Apple users like me are getting curious about the latest phone from the biggest iPhone competitor. To be honest, I do not see myself getting anything than an iPhone 5 (or the next iteration) this year, but I cannot deny that Samsung is getting my attention this time around.

In spite of the fact that Android has been dubbed the King of Malware Threats, there are still many things going for the operating system. And with Samsung’s phones looking better and better, it is not a surprise that the hype is also increasing proportionally. [Read more…] about Samsung Galaxy S4 Teasers and Specs

Social Meowdia Explained

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social meowdiaIt’s official. Those feline creatures really do rule the Internet. No matter how much we, dog people, try to deny it, cats have the power. And social media is not exempt! (I know, this was official 10 years ago. I’ve been living like an ostrich with regard to this.) Heck, take a look at cats’ social media profiles (of which there are quite a lot) and you’ll see they have more followers than you and your mom!

We’ve seen our share of memes following the “social media explained” theme – from donuts to peeing to coffee to superheroes…

This time, it’s all about cats. And I suppose these creatures serve as appropriate subjects if you really want your infographic to spread like wildfire via social media. After all, I have known people (who are not exactly cat lovers) to turn to cat photos and such to increase engagement online. Can’t blame them, can you? [Read more…] about Social Meowdia Explained

Android Is King – of Malware Threats!

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Mobile security company F-Secure has recently released a report on the status of mobile threats in 2012. The report covers a lot of ground, but the most striking result is that Android is the main platform being targeted by hackers. From the get go, the executive summary of the report picks out Android.

Android malware has been strengthening its position in the mobile threat scene. Every quarter, malware authors bring forth new threat families and variants to lure more victims and to update on the existing ones.

In the fourth quarter alone, 96 new families and variants of Android threats were discovered, which almost doubles the number recorded in the previous quarter. A large portion of this number was contributed by PremiumSMS—a family of malware that generates profit through shady SMS-sending practices—which unleashed 21 new variants. [Read more…] about Android Is King – of Malware Threats!