The digital world has taken a direction towards compact and convenient technologies. Millions of people have opted for mini spy cameras, so small that they can be hidden in small objects.
Author: Dick Forest
Artificial intelligence (AI) is simultaneously fascinating and scary. We’ve all seen movies of rogue robots driving humanity to despair till someone finds a way to render them powerless. But we need to understand the term “AI takeover” before attempting to answer the above question.
What is an AI takeover?
The term refers to an imaginary situation in which artificial intelligence becomes a dominant force on Earth and establishes control over the human race. For example, AI may take over the work of all employees, resulting in a robot rebellion against humans.
Big names in science and technology, including Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking, have expressed their concerns about a possible AI takeover in the future. They have spoken about the importance of researching AI safety measures to make sure that any super-intelligent robots or computer programs that may be developed in the future remain fully under the control of their creators.
But are we really…
Happy world password day! Password security is one of the most important concepts in information security, because the security of passwords helps us to prevent unauthorized access to our systems and data. For one of the most sensible theme days of the 21st century, we have summarized for you how you can create a secure password – and protect yourself and your data from attackers.
1. Long passwords are better than short ones – at least in theory
Password strength is an estimation of the security of a password, usually expressed in terms of “how many possible combinations” are there for the password to be cracked.
In theory, long passwords are more secure than short ones. Emphasis on theoretical: a long password that consists of only one digit, one character, or one letter is, of course, less secure than a password that is a little more well thought out. Besides, it would help if you avoided…
Everyone knows the words of those who have few concerns about their online identity: “They can’t get anything from me anyway.” Or: “My data is not of interest to anyone.”
Precisely this kind of carelessness can be a severe mistake with personal passwords. Not only is the prospect of lucrative booty attractive for cybercriminals but the favorable opportunity.
Every insecure password is such an opportunity. With stolen data, uninvited guests can sometimes steal their identity. For example, they can open user accounts and place orders on your behalf.
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A secure password for every online service is indispensable, even if your Email, Amazon, or Facebook account does not contain any sensitive data at first glance.
Unique passwords and single sign-on
Only a few users heed the basic password security rules: long, complex combinations of characters in random order. After all, it is difficult to remember them yourself.
On the…
Attila Vágó, web developer, materials and content engineer for eLearning, told Hackernoon how coding differs from programming and why it is becoming more and more popular.
Coding has become part of pop culture. But programming is not. And I will explain why.
Fifteen years ago I was advised to become a programmer because I was an introvert and shy man, and had an analytical mindset and a complete lack of social life, but I only laughed and dismissed such advisers. At that time I was a teenager, and in my adolescence the programmer lived forever in the basement of my parents’ house, was pimply and wore ugly glasses, he never had a girlfriend, but it paid off the fantasies about Princess Leia (and quite often). This lifestyle was not to my liking. In addition, then I already had a girlfriend, and quite beautiful.