Technology
Google Maps Augmented Reality Live Test in Kingston
In this post, we take a look at the new Google Maps Augmented Reality (AR) feature. This new feature is available only via “Directions” when a pedestrian route is selected. AR works by overlaying visual cues on top of live video. It senses your location via GPS and then guides you towards your destination. This cool feature is “invite-only” for
Is Google Making your Website Unsafe?
Google is fulfilling its promise to construct a safer Internet by condemning all un-encrypted websites with the summer launch of Chrome 68. The latest Chrome update sets out to name and shame legacy sites that do not have the proper certificate. An ‘unsafe’ indication alerts potential customers that a site is dangerous, even if the site is simply outdated. This
How to Stay Safe in the Face of Scarab Ransomware Attacks
A new breed of vicious spam emails has been unleashed upon the world wide web. The campaign known as Scarab ransomware was first noticed by security experts on November 23, 2017 and reached 12.5 million email addresses in the first four hours of its release.
Is RansomWare on the Rise? Learn how to keep your company safe
Ransomware is becoming a serious problem for computer users. A malicious descendant from the field of cryptovirology, ransomware overtakes a system and demands a payment be made to unlock it. This can be a scary situation for any business owner as these hijackers typically target small companies. However, this can be prevented. Ransomware can strike through many channels. It
