Every smart device can also be a way for cyber attackers to get into your home. Some simple steps can help keep you safe.
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Internet of Things devices are collecting an increasing amount of information, creating a web of data harvesting that ensnares people all around them.
AI tools that provide information to you also gather lots of information from you and may provide it to third parties.
Human error is responsible for nearly 70% of successful cyber attacks. But three key strategies can help address this problem.
The Australian government wants to introduce ‘minimum security standards’ for all smart devices. What will that look like?
Research shows smartwatches can provide useful information for people with heart conditions – but they can also cause anxiety.
With 17 billion internet-connected devices worldwide, AI is subtly creeping into our everyday lives – and making us more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
What are the benefits and drawbacks of putting smart technology into a ring?
No one has time to read the terms and conditions we are often asked to consent to. But we’re sometimes agreeing to things we would rather not.
With the proliferation of social media platforms, smart devices and apps, the demands on our attention have never been greater. But how is this affecting our ability to process and retain information?
Internet-connected appliances tempt people with science fictionlike conveniences, but beneath the sparkling surface lurk potential privacy violations.
Smart devices can make our lives easier. But they also present security risks.
Hearing technologies combined with artificial intelligence can be used to enrich the learning environment.
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