Tag: data

Beneficial and risky: A look at augmented reality for children

February 21, 2022

Augmented reality offers education and interactivity but also risks. Beneficial and risky: A look at augmented reality for children Instagram filters, games like Pokemon GO and certain learning apps. These are all examples of augmented reality (AR), which is increasingly entering the fields of entertainment and education. This technology offers several interactive elements that develop children’s creativity … More Beneficial and risky: A look at augmented reality for children

ESET Earns Spot on G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards for Security Products

February 18, 2022

ESET announced it has been named to G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards – Security Products, drawing recognition for ESET PROTECT Advanced, a cloud-based console that provides comprehensive multi-layered protection from ransomware and zero-day threats. No stranger to the G2 Best Software list, ESET earned its place this year because of its high-performing, easy-to-use solutions, which … More ESET Earns Spot on G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards for Security Products

Questions linger after IRS’s about‑face on facial recognition

February 17, 2022

Why would a tax agency contractor’s privacy policy mention collecting information about my Facebook friends? The IRS has made a U-turn on facial recognition, but what about the Social Security Administration or the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ use of the same contractor? In the last few weeks, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made … More Questions linger after IRS’s about‑face on facial recognition

From the back office to the till: Cybersecurity challenges facing global retailers

February 14, 2022

How well retailers can manage the surge in cyberthreats may be crucial for their prospects in a post‑pandemic world. It’s hardly surprising that the retail sector is one of the most frequently targeted globally, with retail sales in the US alone projected to top $5.2 trillion in 2022. Consumers’ money and data have for years been a big potential … More From the back office to the till: Cybersecurity challenges facing global retailers