A recent data breach at retail chain Target has exposed as many as 40 million customer credit cards, sparking widespread speculation about the source and potential impact of the attack
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With in-vehicle electronic interfaces and semi-autonomous driving features becoming key points of differentiation among auto manufacturers, code is only going to become more important in the overall automobile development process
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Home DNA testing and genetics kit company 23andme collects customers' DNA and matches it with information about genetic research to provide updates about ancestry, predisposition to illness and more
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Due to a problem arising from the combination of software and system components in model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey minivans built August 6, 2006 through September 8, 2008, the auto manufacturer has issued a recall. In total, 344,187 units are potentially affected
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Nissan is recalling several models of vehicles due to a software error in the anti-lock brake system that could increase the stopping distance when brake pressure is applied
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Many products equipped with sensors or designed to publish data feeds online can be seen as invasive to privacy, and pressure is growing to make sure developers design these features so they are private by default and can only be publicly enabled if the user wishes
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Due to a bug in electronic health record software made by UnitedHealth Group, the company is recalling the technology. According to a document filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and posted July 29, certain versions of the software contained an error that didn't print medication information and failed to add data to patients' charts
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Nearly one in four surgical errors stems from failures of medial equipment or technology, according to a recent study published in medical journal BMJ Quality & Safety. With ongoing concerns about the safety of technologies such as surgical robots, such findings continue to underscore the importance of eliminating errors in medical devices
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As healthcare providers make the transition to electronic health records in response to the Affordable Care Act and general industry demands, many are questioning the integrity of such systems even as they look to them to streamline care, cut costs and reduce errors. In many cases, poor software design and system errors are creating unnecessary risks for patients, according to several recent reports
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As hype for the Internet of Things grows, so too do the practical considerations such as cybersecurity and interoperability. At the recent Maker Faire in San Mateo, Cali., technology advocate Michael Koster made the case for an Internet of Things based on a set of open coding standards and variables
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The story of how I became a boomerang employee at Rogue Wave Software...
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A ransomware virus affecting huge amounts of users over in Europe, specifically in Russia and the Ukraine, and how to fix it...
