Indias government classifies this blackout as a “mishap”. They said that many other countries experienced the same outage. This outage makes India look bad because it is hugely cost inefficient.
https://www.dw.com/en/experts-discuss-the-reasons-behind-indias-blackout/a-16139644
Recently, Microsoft published a report detailing how 168 decision makers use the internet of things in their retail business operations.Included in the report is an analysis of how the IoT is used, as well as insight on adoption rates, challenges, and emerging trends with the technology.
Some key takeways from the report include several surpising statistincs.
“44% of retail IoT decision-makers indicated that AI is a core component of their IoT solutions.”
“87% of those surveyed consider IoT as critical to their business success”
These statistics show that the Internet of Things is not only taking a bigger role in the personal lives of its users, but it is becoming the foundation for how most tasks will begin to be conducted in the future. The majority of the businesses surveyed rely on the Internet of Things to run their operations and they see it as an essential part of their operation. Other interesting statistics drawn from the report include 69% of participants believing that the IoT will increase efficiency, 64% believing that it will help cut costs, and 62% belieiving that it will give them a competitive advantage.
With more widespread adoption of this emerging technology, some people are worried that their jobs are at risk. The likelihood is, they’re probably fine. The IoT is mainly used as an efficient tool, and if anything, it will make their existing jobs easier the more it is adopted in businesses.
Recently, Microsoft published a report detailing how 168 decision makers use the internet of things in their retail business operations.Included in the report is an analysis of how the IoT is used, as well as insight on adoption rates, challenges, and emerging trends with the technology.
Some key takeways from the report include several surpising statistincs.
“44% of retail IoT decision-makers indicated that AI is a core component of their IoT solutions.”
“87% of those surveyed consider IoT as critical to their business success”
These statistics show that the Internet of Things is not only taking a bigger role in the personal lives of its users, but it is becoming the foundation for how most tasks will begin to be conducted in the future. The majority of the businesses surveyed rely on the Internet of Things to run their operations and they see it as an essential part of their operation. Other interesting statistics drawn from the report include 69% of participants believing that the IoT will increase efficiency, 64% believing that it will help cut costs, and 62% belieiving that it will give them a competitive advantage.
With more widespread adoption of this emerging technology, some people are worried that their jobs are at risk. The likelihood is, they’re probably fine. The IoT is mainly used as an efficient tool, and if anything, it will make their existing jobs easier the more it is adopted in businesses.
Looking into this article, I was able to learn why companies and how companies track you on the web. Your privacy is clearly being violated if you read this article you will agree to. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2019/11/15/americans-and-privacy-concerned-confused-and-feeling-lack-of-control-over-their-personal-information/?fbclid=IwAR1fIFAYz7GF8gbISvIUf3Fi8vyryj9CScklSwmDGqJzOynZDlm0CFnbyk4
It is important to know how hackers are able to figure out passwords so that it is easier to prevent them from having access to your personal information. Other consequences include your security and confidentiality being compromised. So, what exactly makes a password hackable? A few ways that do include: a password that’s the same as your login information, keyboard patterns, common passwords, dictionary words, and default passwords.
In order to avoid using common passwords that include these aspects, there are a few tips that you can try to make a more secure password. These tips include: using mixed cases, digits, and special cases, a lengthier password, and two-factor authentication. By doing this, it will make it harder for hackers to figure out your password and have access to your information. For more information about what makes a password hackable, click here.
If you have ever thought of a business idea that involved creating a website but never followed through with it because you didn’t know what it would cost you, you are not alone. Factors such as the setup it requires, design and building, content creation, training to use it, and maintenance, all play a role when determining the cost of the website. Depending on what the budget is for building a website, you can decide what services you are willing to pay for.
https://www.websitebuilderexpert.com/building-websites/how-much-should-a-website-cost/
Imagine this: you’re sitting with your family at Thanksgiving dinner and the conversation moves to politics: the dreadful, contentious, unwanted divide that gets you a “what-the-hell-are-you-doing” glance from your mother. The conversation is not a conversation at all anymore, its an argument. Your uncle, the one “we don’t really talk to,” begins his oration of the deep state conspiracy, led by Roger Stone, Lisa Page, the FBI, and the Steele Dossier against President Donald Trump. The table sits in shock and disbelief as Uncle (insert name here) continues to speak in tongues. How did we get here? The answer is as obvious as it is disturbing-
Fox News (and, of course, other niche conservative forums like Info Wars, Facebook groups, etc.)
-American politics has always gone to the core of our self-identity. What we think is right and wrong, where we live, our occupation, to which god we pray. However, though hard to believe now, news networks haven’t always catered to these demographics nor taken advantage of them. Not until the inception of Fox News. Over the course of its two decade existence, Fox News has taken the worst fears and insecurities of the most vulnerable Americans and turned them into means of spreading propaganda and lies.
Back to the uncle. He is incensed, furious with the radical left and Crooked Hillary. His truck has a sticker with the words “Lock Her Up!” proudly displayed across his bumper. Oh, and a Confederate flag. How does he know so much about people nobody else has heard of and the conspiracies they lead, seemingly under the nose of the rest of America? You might think Uncle (insert name here) has spent too much time searching for “Truth Uncovered!” videos on YouTube, but instead, behold: the Fox News bubble, echo chamber, filter, alternate reality.
This two-decade old media giant has finally started to get hold of, in a very serious and damaging way, the minds of millions of viewers, serving the interests of the “state,” not the truth. Fox creates its own headlines, its own facts, all for the benefit of…what? Donald Trump? House and Senate Republicans? Sure, but look closer, in fact, look at the money and who benefits from those elected officials being in office. Corporate interests, specifically those of the military and prison industrial complex and the gun lobby, are at the heart of what drives Fox News’ agenda and the stories they cover. In repeating talking points, drilling headlines, names, plots into the heads of millions, Fox News does its job very well. By manipulating the most powerful emotion of all, fear, they control their viewers. Fear makes us most vulnerable, and with that vulnerability comes the need for a protector. Fox News is that protector. Protection from the “politically correct” culture that its viewers missed the train for years ago. That is how your uncle, spewing expletives and misinformation at the dinner table, came to be relegated into your family’s past.
To read more on the stories and environment Fox News creates every day for its viewers, click here.
In recent news in the state of California stopping the sale of personal data is just one of the new rights that people may exercise under a state privacy law. Many citizens in California are now seeing notices on many of the apps and websites they use. “Do Not Sell My Personal Information,” the notices may say, or just “Do Not Sell My Info.”
The issue of selling customer data is so controversial that many companies are afraid to speak up about it. One example of a company that did not speak up about their customer privacy issues was T-Mobile. T-Mobile, which has sold its customers’ location details, said it would comply with the law but refused to provide details. Companies have different interpretations about sharing their customers private information depending on what lawyer they receive their advice from.
The IoT can be described as an extension of the internet and other network connections to different sensors and devices — or “things” — affording even simple objects, such as lightbulbs, locks, and vents, a higher degree of computing and analytical capabilities.
TrendMicro.com
Since the term was first coined in 1999 the Internet of Things (IoT) has expanded tremendously, billions of devices are now connected, collecting and sharing information. These devices are part of a scenario where every device, including non-standard computing devices, work and talk to other related devices in a synergistic manner. Devices like watches, thermostats, locks, doors, and even cars have been included into the Internet of Things.
Unfortunately, this interconnectivity between devices and the internet has left users and devices vulnerable to attacks from hackers. This includes devices like smart connected home locks which can be exploited to allow hackers to pick these locks with ease. Consultants at F-Secure, a cybersecurity firm, have dicovered a design flaw in a brand of smart lock that makes it vulnerable to attacks. Since the smart lock cant receive any new system updates, the design flaw cannot be fixed, thus leaving homeowners at risk of a burglary.
Learn more for yourself by cliking on the link below:
https://www.techradar.com/news/smart-lock-security-issues-leave-the-door-open-for-hackers
Addressing the gender imbalance, is imperative. Today, more than ever we continue to see the under-representation of women in technology. Not only do we see a lack of women in technology, but we also see a shortfall of women in leadership roles.
Gillian Tans, chairwoman of Booking.com mentioned that in order to redress the gender imbalance, it is crucial that these organizations imbue a working culture that encourages diversity at all levels of the organizations. Moreover, we need to put on emphasis on creating a work environment that women actually want to work for. This means taking into account the challenges and obstacles women often face in the workplace – and in turn addressing this through gender-equal policies and benefits.
Lastly, we need more women role models in technology. In doing so, it essential that we close the perception that there is an “ability gap”. We are all equals and it’s time we start creating a culture of confidence. #LIS4022spr20
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/01/close-the-tech-gender-gap-gillian-tans/
LIS 4022 Spring 2020