Centex Technologies Newsletter

May 2018

Centex Technology


Thank you for taking the time to participate in our monthly newsletter. This month we will talk about how evolving technology affects cybersecurity, big data terms one must know, and cyber dating scams. We will also discuss how to secure your webcam. You may visit our website at  www.centextech.com  or give us a call at 254-213-4740 if you have any questions. 
How Evolving Technology Affects Cybersecurity?
 
   
 Our world has witnessed   a revolution brought by   the ever evolving   technology. From   smartphones,   smartwatches and other   such equipment, the   market today is full of   tech- savvy products we   could have never even   dreamt of. However, with each passing day the reports of increasing cyberattacks is taking over the world by storm. As per a study by Juniper Research, cybercrimes shall cost businesses over $2 trillion by 2019.  read more...
How To Secure Your Webcam
 
Everyday millions of people use webcams for their personal or business meetings. Webcams allow people to do face to face interactions even when they are miles apart. With such great functionality, webcams have become an essential part of the standard equipment in offices and home these day.
However, "camfecting" i.e. the practice of hacking webcams is quite prevalent nowadays. It is extremely important to take proper steps to secure your webcam so that your privacy is not breached. Following are some ways which can prevent hackers to peek in through that lens.   read more...


Cyber Dating Scams 
 In this era, where everything is   just a click away, more and more   people are in search of   companionship and are trying to   find it online. However, this has   significantly increased the   number of cyber dating scams.   They seem more like a bait that   victimizes people looking for friendship on the web. Cyber criminals often lure innocent people who not only suffer a heartbreak but also lose thousands of dollars in this process.  read more...

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Abdul Subhani
President & CEO
In This Issue:
How Evolving Technology Affects Cybersecurity?
Ways To Avoid Online Shopping Traps
Open-Source Website Security Tips
Google To Penalize Sites That Have App Download Pop-ups
Big Data Terms One must Know 
Data has a huge potential if the right value is derived from it. Big data is the voluminous repository of data which is used to form inferences. It is a relatively new concept.
It is a wide field and encompasses a number of terms in itself. Here we have listed certain terms which are used in tandem with big data that one must know to gain a detailed insight over this subject of study.   read more....
 


 
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