Hacking VR Sets And Hoverboards By Targeting Soundwaves

New research shows that VR systems and hoverboards are prone to attacks when targeted by certain soundwaves. How can manufactures better protect products from similar attacks from more powerful devices?

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In this Sept. 1, 2017, file photo, smoke rises from the Arkema Inc. owned chemical plant in Crosby, near Houston, Texas. Texas officials refused to cooperate with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's watchdog for a report Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, that raises skepticism about public assurances following Hurricane Harvey that the storm's assault on America's largest corridor of petrochemical plants posed no health risks.

Post-Harvey Monitoring was Lacking

The report supports findings by The Associated Press and Houston Chronicle last year that revealed a far more widespread toxic impact than authorities publicly reported.

In this Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 photo, officials respond to the scene of a mercury spill on the intersection of Westview Drive and West Sam Houston Parkway North. A person has been taken into custody for questioning after dozens of people were decontaminated as a precaution due to trace amounts of mercury spilled at three locations in Houston, the FBI said Monday.

Man Arrested for Stealing, Spilling Mercury

The FBI said he allegedly broke into a lab and stole the toxic metal before spilling it in several Houston locations.

Apple Accused of Reading Employee’s Texts

What happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone... unless you work for Apple, it appears.

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Holidays Bring Phishing Scam Surge Aimed at Small Business

While cybercriminals strike at any time of the year, they’re particularly active during the holiday and income tax filing seasons when computer users expect to see more emails.

Paycom personnel monitor physical and IT security in the command center at the Oklahoma City Paycom campus Monday, Nov. 25, in Oklahoma City. Company officials say they ramped-up security after a disgruntled ex-worker began frightening employees with threatening messages and social media posts.

Fears over Worker Shootings Prompt New Business Tactics

As mass shootings have become frequent, more company leaders have confronted an absence of clear plans for protecting workers from a disgruntled colleague.

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2018's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles

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Huawei Founder Says Revenue Will Be Billions Below Forecast

Huawei's founder said Monday that the Chinese telecom giant's revenue will be $30 billion less than forecast over the next two years, as he compared the company to a 'badly damaged plane' as a result of U.S. government actions against it.

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We Should Still Care About Data Breaches

Becoming the victim of a cybersecurity incident often results in the company having to pay substantial direct and indirect costs.

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Huawei Warns U.S. Hurting Itself With Tough Tech Policy

A senior executive for Chinese technology giant Huawei said Thursday that he hopes the company's animosity with the United States will be resolved and warned that the U.S. will be shooting itself in the foot if it were to shun Chinese technology.

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Tech Group Eases Stance on Huawei as Beijing Lashes Back

The world's largest association of technology professionals backed away from barring from some of its activities employees of Chinese tech giant Huawei, the company at the center of a roiling trade dispute between Washington and Beijing.

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Manufacturers Can’t Afford the Cyber Risks They’re Overlooking

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Huawei Asks Court to Deem U.S. Security Law Unconstitutional

Fighting to maintain its access to major markets for next-generation communications, Chinese tech giant Huawei is challenging the constitutionality of a U.S. law that limits its sales of telecom equipment.