Norton acquires Avast for more than $8 billion
Will the deal and a potential customer base of 500 million users be enough for the birth of an antivirus empire? Two is better than one. It is not a…
Remi is the smart mirror that combines utility and fun
It is not the mirror from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs but a smart model that transforms hotel rooms, enriching customers’ stay and improving the hoteliers’ offer. Imagine lying…
High-tech monitoring of elephants
Wandering herd You may have heard of the wandering elephants of China that drew international attention to their journey across Yunnan province. If not, make sure you take a glance…
SOVA: A new Android Trojan that steals bank codes
An advanced Android Banking Trojan under active development A new sophisticated Android bank trojan, called SOVA, has been detected causing great concerns to users and companies. Although the malware is…
Immunising the supply chain: the economics of zero-day
Understanding an adversary’s needs is crucial in defence. While the cost of falling victim to ransomware has skyrocketed, raising the cost for threat actors can be a powerful disincentive. The…
Manet, the digital concierge that keeps clients and hoteliers happy
While the world has for years been on the road to digitalisation of all tools in order to simplify and speed up many aspects of everyday life, the arrival of…
Data and outsourcing, how to secure information and operations
Increasingly, we read about companies whose data is stolen due to a breach by other companies with which they collaborate, and who may own part of the business of the…
Microsoft to remove passwords forever
Users will be asked to provide their fingerprints or other security features Microsoft is now working on creating a passwordless world, where users will be more secure and feel safer.…
Output Sports from the research lab to the training field
One of Ireland’s brightest sports tech start-ups have just announced funding plans and further expansion into the US market. Output Sports which is headquartered at NovaUCD is a wearable tech…
Blockchain, smart contracts, and gains for sustainability
Smart contracts are computer programs running on a blockchain that execute when certain conditions are met. Generally, they are used in agreements between two or more parties, allowing for transparent…