Chinese internet firm Sohu’s employees duped by email scam that promised ‘allowances’ to those who provide their banking data
Chinese internet portal operator Sohu.com said on Wednesday that two dozen employees lost more than 40,000 yuan (US$6,000) after they fell victim to an email scam, which promised “allowances” to recipients who provide their bank accounts and other personal identification information. The 24 employees believed the email was authentic because it was sent from an […]
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10 Ways to Integrate Big Data, AI, and Other Top Tech Trends into Your Business
Technology has the power to dramatically change your business operations. From big data to API security, it’s important to understand how these concepts can improve your company. Here’s a rundown of today’s top tech tools and trends from members of the online small business community. Enhance Your Small Business with These Tech Tools Technology opens […]
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Nigeria’s Data Center Industry Taps Latest in Energy-Efficient Technology
Nigeria’s fledgling data center industry reflects the benefits of a fresh start, as companies starting from scratch take advantage of more energy-efficient technology, industry executives say. Reducing energy consumption is a priority for the tech sector world-wide, given the huge amount of power needed to keep the world’s computers running. Data centers, which typically consume […]
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‘Conditioning an entire society’: the rise of biometric data technology | Biometrics
In a school canteen in Gateshead, cameras scan the faces of children, taking payment automatically after identifying them with facial recognition. More than 200 miles away in North London, staff at a care home recently took part in a trial that used facial data to verify their Covid-19 vaccine status. And in convenience stores around […]
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Imagine if Your Therapist Could Access Data From Your Smartphone
A therapist and patient can tell each other a lot in an hour. But imagine if the patient and therapist also can keep in touch electronically when they aren’t together. A stream of data from patients’ smartphones—on movement, sleep, screen time and phone use—could give therapists a more comprehensive picture of a patient’s state of […]
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