BY ASHLEY KOWITZ On Jan. 9 Snapchat apologized for a breach that took place on New Year’s Eve. Usernames and partial phone numbers of Snapchat users were released to the public. The breach compromised the information of 4.6 million people through a flaw in the “Find Friends” feature of the app. Prior to being hacked, a security firm notified Snapchat that there was a weakness in the feature. It was … Continued
BY SPENCER BEEBE ’Tis the season for giving; the holidays are fast approaching, and it’s time to start purchasing gifts for your friends and loved ones. Most people have a few tech savvy friends on their list, and finding the perfect gift for them isn’t always easy. What sort of gift should you buy for a gadget-lover or a tech savant? A new phone? A smart watch? A GPS system … Continued
BY AARON CRECES Professors and students in the information technology innovation and design program at Conestoga College invited others to get innovative during a talk hosted by the program. Called “Global, Social, Mobile,” the presentation featured four talks having to do with creative social and business ventures using current mobile technologies. The event kicked off with an introduction by IT innovation and design students and Randall Kozak, computer sciences professor … Continued
