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Democratizing Facial Authentication
Intel's RealSense ID solution performs facial identification on device, not in the cloud.
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U.S. Grid at Rising Risk to Cyberattack, Says GAO
The U.S. Government Accountability Office says that distribution systems within the country's electrical grid are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattack
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Google to Stop Tracking Users for Targeted Ads
Google says it will no longer track users across Internet searches to sell targeted advertising, and will not build alternative user-tracking models.
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Trump Administration Rolls Out Plan to Secure Maritime Sector Against Cyber Threats
The White House has unveiled a plan to protect the U.S. maritime transportation sector against cybersecurity threats.
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U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Secure Internet-Connected Devices Against Cyber Vulnerabilities
The U.S. Senate this week unanimously passed the bipartisan Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act to strengthen the cybersecurity of Internet-connected...
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Portland Adopts Landmark Facial Recognition Ordinances
The City Council of Portland, OR, on Wednesday adopted two landmark ordinances barring city and private usage of facial recognition technology.
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U.S. Agency Takes Part in Simulated Cyberattack on Critical Systems
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency successfully completed a biannual simulated cyberattack on critical...
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States Plead for Cybersecurity Funds as Hacking Threat Surges
Cash-strapped state and local governments are looking to Congress for funds to improve cybersecurity.
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