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posted by Fnord666 on Thursday May 16 2019, @09:43AM   Printer-friendly
from the wait-till-they-add-the-shock-feature dept.

Technology used in fitness trackers could hold the key to reducing cyber attacks, researchers say.

The team, from the University of Bath and Goldsmiths, University of London, are investigating a device that plugs into a computer.

It would signal when action – such as changing a password or updating anti-virus software – is needed with sound, lights and vibration.

Future uses could include alerts when an employee is using a work computer for activities such as social media or shopping

Source: https://techerati.com/news-hub/fitbit-cybersecurity-usb-uk/


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  • (Score: 4, Funny) by Sourcery42 on Thursday May 16 2019, @12:22PM (1 child)

    by Sourcery42 (6400) on Thursday May 16 2019, @12:22PM (#844240)

    The beatings will continue until morale improves

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday May 16 2019, @07:11PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Thursday May 16 2019, @07:11PM (#844415)

    Yes.