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Ziggo’s Wrist Slapped Over Data Collection

by Tom Allen

Following a report by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (CBP), Ziggo has stopped collecting its customers’ personal data. The company was collecting data using interactive services to learn about customers’ TV viewing habits. Such …

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Moto X: Biometric Security Called Into Question

by Tom Allen

Chinese website HellomotoHK has posted images that it claims are of the frame of the upcoming Moto X (2015) smartphone, from Motorola. Previous rumours had claimed that the phone would have a fingerprint sensor, …

And Finally… – Vol 22 No 23

by Tom Allen

Demonstrating the importance of digital signage security, hackers recently took control of a large billboard in Atlanta, replacing the scheduled content with an image that could normally be found in the dark depths of …

NeuLion Adds UltraHD Streaming With HEVC

by Tom Allen

NeuLion, owner of an end-to-end distribution platform, has announced support for secure UltraHD streaming using HEVC and MPEG-DASH. Pay-TV operators can use the platform to stream live content to multiple platforms including mobiles, TVs …

Samsung Distances Self From Fingerprints for Iris Recognition

by Tom Allen

Samsung is working with the Stanford Research Institute to improve the security of its mobile devices. SRI has an iris-scanning technology that Samsung will integrate into a custom version of its Galaxy Tab Pro …

Passenger Terminal Expo 2015 Roundup

by Tom Allen

Unlike its presence at traditional electronics shows, 3M was showing its identity management solutions, rather than touch screens and other components. The company has five huge divisions and multiple sub-divisions in each one, and …

MDM Product Roundup Vol 21 Issue 47

by Raverstead

A variety of tablets have been unveiled by Acer for the Taiwan market. These are the Iconia One 7, Iconia One 8 and Iconia Tab 10, as well as the Iconia Talk S (supporting …

TV Everywhere Not Delayed by Authentication

by Super User

A study by US-based The Diffusion Group (TDG) has shown that authentication is not limiting the takeup of TV Everywhere services. Only 7% of users view the authentication process negatively and fewer than 1% …

Samsung Validated by US Security

by Super User

Samsung is celebrating a win in the USA, as its devices have been cleared for use in handling classified information by government officials. Nine devices with the company’s Knox security software – including the …

And Finally – give up your first born…

by Super User

We’ve all been there – you need to get online but you don’t want to use your data allowance. You cast an eye over available WiFi networks: locked, locked, password-protected, paid access. Suddenly up …